About Antoinette
Antoinette Raheem is a seasoned mediator, arbitrator, and attorney based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. With over four decades of experience in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), she has conducted hundreds of mediations and arbitrations. Her areas of specialization include business, employment, tort, civil rights, and domestic educational conflicts. Ms. Raheem earned her Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School in 1981, a prestigious institution known for its rigorous legal training. Prior to that, she completed her Bachelor of Arts in Political Economics at Princeton University in 1974, laying a strong foundation for her legal career. Admitted to the Michigan State Bar in 1981, Ms. Raheem quickly established herself in the legal community.
Her commitment to improving ADR practices is evident through her active involvement in numerous organizations. She is a member of the Association of Conflict Resolution and the International Academy of Mediators. Additionally, she participates in the ADR committees of the State Bar of Michigan, the Federal Bar Association, the Detroit Bar Association, and the Oakland County Bar Association. These affiliations reflect her dedication to advancing the field of mediation and arbitration. In academia, Ms. Raheem has shared her expertise as an ADR law professor at Michigan State University and Cooley Law School. Her teaching experience extends to Oakland University’s Graduate School of Public Administration, where she taught Conflict Coaching. Furthermore, she has contributed to the education of future lawyers at Wayne State University Law School.
Her role as an educator shows her commitment to the next generation of legal professionals and the importance of effective conflict resolution. Ms. Raheem’s contributions to the field have not gone unnoticed. She has been a frequent presenter at programs organized by the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) and the State Bar of Michigan. Recognized for her excellence, she has been named a Super Lawyer from 2018 to the present. Her accolades include the Trailblazer of the Year, Pioneer, and George Bashara Businesswoman of the Year awards, highlighting her influence and leadership in the legal community. Additionally, she is a distinguished fellow of the International Academy of Mediators. Her service extends to the judicial system as well.
Ms. Raheem has served on multiple Michigan Supreme Court committees tasked with developing ADR court rules and mediator standards of conduct. As a founding member of PREMi, a collaborative of experienced ADR professionals, she has played a pivotal role in shaping the ADR landscape in Michigan. Notably, she was appointed by federal judges in the Eastern District of Michigan to mediate cases related to the 2014 Detroit bankruptcy, demonstrating her expertise in high-stakes situations. Through her extensive career, Ms. Raheem has made significant contributions to the field of alternative dispute resolution, solidifying her reputation as a leader and innovator.
