Sheldon Toll

About Me:

Sheldon grew up in Philadelphia, son of the late Rose and Herman Toll. Herman was a U. S. Congressman, and Rose was a member of the Pennsylvania legislature. Sheldon graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Law School and Oxford University (U.K.), receiving academic honors at all three universities. Sheldon was a partner of Honigman, Miller, Schwartz & Cohn in Detroit, Michigan for 31 years, and general counsel of the international consulting firm, AlixPartners, for 5 years.

Sheldon has been married for 40 years to Dr. Roberta Toll, a clinical psychologist, and they have 3 children, Candice and Kevin, both lawyers, and John, a businessman.

Experience:

Career Highlights:

  • Proven executive leadership with superior communication skills
  • Dynamic, creative and resourceful business lawyer
  • Skill set and knowledge to solve complex problems and create profitable opportunities
  • Successful negotiator of win-win solutions in complicated situations
  • Reputation for integrity and fair dealing in major corporation/business environment

Professional Expertise:

  • Management of large teams of professionals handling complex problems
  • Business restructuring/reorganization counseling and consulting
  • Strategic advice on corporate oversight, compliance, financial and new venture options
  • Investigations at both internal and external levels of companies
  • Risk management expertise and knowledge at both board and executive levels

Honors, Community Service, Professional Associations:

Honors:

  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Cum Laude graduate of Harvard Law School
  • Founder's Award of Excellence, AlixPartners
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2008 Edition (one of select group named for more than ten consecutive years)
  • Who's Who in America, 2009 Edition
  • AJC Community Service Award
  • United States District Court Pro Bono Recognition Award

Community Service:

  • Harvard Club of Eastern Michigan, Former President and Current Board Member
  • American Red Cross, Detroit Chapter, Trustee
  • Alzheimer's Association, Director of the Greater Michigan Chapter
  • Michigan Opera Theater, Trustee
  • The Hundred Club, Board Member
  • Temple Beth El, Board of Trustees
  • American Friends of Worcester College, Founding Member
  • ALS Association, Michigan Chapter, Founding Member

Professional Associations:

  • Federal Bar Association, Past-President, Detroit Chapter

General Information:

Location:

  • 2000 Town Center, Suite 2100
    Southfield, MI, 48075

Contact:

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