HomeMy WebLinkAboutReports - 2024.03.14 - 41058March 14, 2024
COMMITTEE REPORT TO BOARD
RESOLUTION #2024-3751
Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority Appointment - Jaye Quadrozzi
Sponsored By:
Brendan Johnson, Commissioner
Chair, the Board of Commissioners recommends the following Board action:
to re-appoint Jaye Quadrozzi to the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority for a six-year term beginning
May 16, 2024, to May 15, 2030
COMMITTEE TRACKING
2024-03-05 Legislative Affairs & Government Operations - Recommend to Board the re-appointment
of Jaye Quadrozzi
2024-03-14 Full Board - Re-appointed for a Six-Year Term
Motioned by: Commissioner Ann Erickson Gault
Seconded by: Commissioner Robert Hoffman
Yes: David Woodward, Penny Luebs, Karen Joliat, Kristen Nelson, Christine Long, Robert
Hoffman, Philip Weipert, Gwen Markham, Angela Powell, William Miller III, Yolanda Smith Charles,
Charles Cavell, Ajay Raman, Ann Erickson Gault, Linnie Taylor (15)
No: None (0)
Abstain: None (0)
Absent: Michael Spisz, Marcia Gershenson, Brendan Johnson, Michael Gingell (4)
Passed
ATTACHMENTS
1.Quadrozzi Application
2.Quadrozzi Resume
BOC General Application
Response ID: 125416
Submitted Date: 02/26/2024 11:48:18 AM
Completion Time: 14 min.
Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Application for Appointment to
Boards, Committees and Commissions
Note: Please complete this application form in its entirety. Should this application form not be
fully completed, or contain false or misleading information, the Board of Commissioners
reserves the right to reject the application or terminate the appointment. Information included
in this application is public and subject to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. All
applicants may, at the County’s discretion, be subject to a security check and clearance. All
qualified applicants receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, sex,
age, disability, national origin, religion, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status,
height, weight, arrest record, sexual orientation and/or any other reason in accordance with
applicable state and federal laws.
In order to be eligible for application, you must be at least 18 years of age, a U.S.
citizen and a resident of Oakland County.
For Solid Waste Planning Committee applicants: County residency requirements
apply only to the general public and elected government official representatives.
Representatives of the solid waste management industry, environmental interest
groups, industrial waste generator and SEMCOG should conduct business and be
active in the county.
First Name Last Name
Jaye Quadrozzi
Address Line 1:Address Line 2:
Please Provide Information for your Home/Legal Residence
City ZIP Code
Primary Phone Type Email Address How long have you been a resident of
Oakland County?
17 years
Note: Applications for the Oakland Community Health Network Board and the Senior
Advisory Council each require different applications that can be found on our website when
positions are available.
Board/Committee/Commission Other Are you
applying for
reappointment?
Previous
Term
Dates
Explain why you would like to
serve on this
Board/Committee/Commission
Other: Huron
Clinton
Metropolitan
Authority
Board
Yes May
2018
I have been
user/fan/employee/and
currently board member of
the Metro Parks for more
than 50 years. I am
committed to their
importance to our region
and ensuring that they
continue to not only exist
but thrive for decades to
come. Since I was first
appointed to the HCMA
Board I have helped guide
the organization through
tough economic conditions,
challenging climate factors
and the COVID pandemic. I
am pleased to say the parks
are thriving but there is
more progress to be made
and I hope to be
reappointed to continue
towards that progress.
Have you previously served on a Board/Committee/Commission?
Yes
Please list which Board/Committee/Commission and the Corresponding Term Dates
I have been an HCMA Board Member since 2010. I also currently serve as Oakland
County's representative on the GLWA Board.
Please detail any prior work-related or community service experience and skills that may
contribute to the position you are seeking:
Board/Committee/Commission
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony, or were you dishonorably
discharged from the military? Convictions or dishonorable discharge will not be an
automatic bar to appointment. All circumstances will be considered.
No
Have you ever been named a party in one or more civil lawsuits?
No
High School
Name or GED
City/State College/Technical City/State Degree(s)
received
Mount Clemens
High School
Mt. Clemens
MI
University of Michigan Ann Arbor
MI
BA, JD
Education
Please list your most recent work experience first, including full-time, part-time and
volunteer work. You may also upload a copy of your resume or any documentation that
supports your employment history.
Employer Address Position
Title
Dates of
Employment
Duties
Young Garcia
& Quadrozzi
27725 Stansbury
Blvd, Farmington
Hills MI
Founder 2007-present Partner at a law
firm specializing
in complex civil
litigation.
Upload Your Resume or supporting documentation.
Jaye Quadrozzi.pdf
Employment
References
Contact #1
Jim Nash/Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner
Contact #2
Hilarie Chambers, Deputy County Executive
Contact #3
Dave Garcia, Founder Young, Garcia & Quadrozzi
I affirm that the information provided on this application (and accompanying resume, if any) is
true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that falsified information or
omissions may disqualify me from further consideration for appointment and may be
considered justification for removal if discovered at a later date.
I authorize an Oakland County representative to contact individuals or organizations listed as
references or previous employers on this application.
I understand that typing my name in the signature box below creates an electronic signature
that has the same validity as actually signing the form and either faxing it back or mailing it
back via the U.S. Postal Service.
Applicant's Signature
Jaye Quadrozzi
File List (Protected)
Jaye Quadrozzi.pdf (184Kb.):
https://oakgov.tfaforms.net/uploads/get/f8dfa326e362b1bc89da31e29d71d36d-JayeQuadrozzi.
pdf
Jaye Quadrozzi
Profile
Jaye is a shareholder in the law firm of Young Garcia & Quadrozzi and has represented parties in high
stakes commercial disputes for over twenty-five years. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, she was a
partner at Katten Muchin & Zavis in Chicago, Illinois and previously an associate at both the
Chicago and Los Angeles offices of Kirkland & Ellis. Jaye has amassed advanced knowledge of
sophisticated technical, business, employment and financial issues and the manner in which to
present these complex issues in clear, concise, and understandable ways. She has successfully
litigated cases involving patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets and other intellectual
property claims, contractual disputes, and accounting malpractice. In addition to her litigation work,
Jaye regularly provides strategic advice to business clients.
Jaye received both her bachelor’s and juris doctor degrees from the University of Michigan. She is
a member of the Michigan, Illinois, and California state bars, and has been admitted to numerous
federal district and appellate courts.
Honors
▪2018-2023, Michigan Top 25 Women in Business Attorneys, selected by Super Lawyers
▪2014, 2016, 2018-2023, Michigan Top 50 Women Attorneys, selected by Super Lawyers
▪2014, 2017-2023, Top Attorneys in Michigan
▪2013-2023, Selected to the Michigan Super Lawyers List
▪2014 Leaders in the Law, selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
▪2012-2023, Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent
▪2016-2023 America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 1%, selected by Martindale Hubbell
▪Fellow of Litigation Counsel of America
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Appointments
In 2013, Ms. Quadrozzi was appointed by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners as their
representative to the Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Board. The HCMA Board is charged with
overseeing the regional park system of Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, Livingston and Washtenaw counties,
consisting of 13 beautiful parks covering 25,000 acres, ten public golf courses and two marinas.
In 2019, Jaye was appointed by the Oakland County Executive to serve on the Board of the Great Lakes
Water Authority (GLWA). GLWA was formed in 2014 as an outgrowth of the Detroit bankruptcy matter
(in which Jaye represented Oakland County). GLWA provides nearly 40% of Michigan s population with
quality water as well as effective wastewater services to nearly 30% of the state.
Representative Cases
Trustee of Pacific Steel v. UHY et al – Represented UHY in an action brought in federal court in the
Northern District of California alleging that UHY, together with the owners of Pacific Steel Casting
Company, breached their fiduciary duty to the company, making a claim for damages of more than $40
million. Following two years of discovery and motion practice, UHY successfully excluded the Trustee’s
experts and then won a full dismissal of the claim against it following multiple dispositive motions.
Versata v. Ford Motor Company – Represented Versata Software, Inc. in a trade secret infringement
case against Ford Motor Company. The case was complex and involved highly technical evidence
regarding computer software. After three weeks of trial, the jury in Detroit found that Ford had
breached its contract with Versata and misappropriated the trade secrets in Versata’s proprietary
configuration software, awarding Versata $105 million.
United States of America v. City of Detroit, et al - Represented the Oakland County Water Resources
Commissioner in the Clean Water Act matter regarding the operation of the Detroit Water and Sewer
Department. Worked closely with all parties to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and
efficient operations of the regional water and sewer services.
Advanced Aerofoil Technologies v. Todaro, et al – Represented defendant multi-national individuals
and jet engine supplier in fraud and trade secret actions brought in the Northern District of Illinois,
Southern District of New York and in arbitration. Achieved complete dismissal in federal courts in both
Illinois and New York and first-chaired a complete victory in arbitration including the award of over
$300,000 in legal fees.
Youmans v. Charter Twp of Bloomfield – Represented Bloomfield Township in an appeal following a
bench trial where a judge ruled in favor of the plaintiffs in a class action challenging the Township’s
utility and ratemaking practices. In a published opinion, the Michigan Court of Appeals reversed the
trial court’s judgment in full.
NorthPointe Holdings, LLC v Nationwide Emerging Managers, LLC - Represented a Michigan-based
investment boutique in a five-year legal battle with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company. After a
two-week trial in Delaware, the Court determined that NorthPointe was entitled to $15,186,381 in
damages after finding that Nationwide breached its contract and the covenant of good faith and fair
dealing in its sale transaction.
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In re: City of Detroit, Michigan - Represented Oakland County in the historic City of Detroit bankruptcy
case, the largest Chapter 9 bankruptcy in history. Achieved a global settlement involving the Detroit
Water and Sewerage Department and the Counties of Oakland, Wayne and Macomb following months
of discovery and days after presenting Oakland’s opening statement.
Biber v. Webber – Represented individual and founder of construction and real estate company in a
breach of contract, breach of fiduciary multi-year litigation in state court in Michigan. The jury returned
a verdict awarding $0 in damages.
Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc.– Represented the global leader in arthroscopic surgery technology
Arthrex, Inc., a Florida based orthopedic product developer. After a fast -tracked 18 months of intense
discovery, the jury in the Eastern District of Texas found the patents at issue valid and the defendants
to have willfully infringed every claim of the patents at issue.