Tenisha J. Wardford is an Associate Attorney at Collens Estate Law with a Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, complemented by advanced degrees in communications and extensive experience in dispute resolution, employment law, and court administration.
Ms. Wardford’s professional background includes roles as a mediator, law clerk, judicial extern, summer associate, and court executive, demonstrating strong capabilities in legal research, client representation, and management of complex legal processes.
A dedicated legal professional with extensive experience in dispute resolution, employment law, and court administration. Combines a strong educational background in law and communications with practical experience in legal research, client representation, and court operations. Skilled in mediation, policy development, and legal writing with a proven track record of managing complex legal processes and documentation.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Detroit, MI
Juris Doctor Candidate, May 2023
Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
Master of Arts in Communications, May 2014
Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, May 2007
Southeastern Dispute Resolution Services
Volunteer, November 2021 – August 2022
Stempien Law, PLLC, Livonia, Michigan
Law Clerk, December 2021 – March 2022
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, Detroit, MI
Judicial Extern for the Honorable Terrence G. Berg, Summer 2021
Dickinson Wright PLLC, Detroit, MI
Summer Associate, Summer 2021
Wayne County Probate Court, Detroit, MI
Court Executive, May 2016 – December 2020
Court Clerk II to the Honorable June E. Blackwell-Hatcher
January 2015 – May 2016