Mercy Law in 1993 and is a trailblazer in the new era of civil rights, directing public sector accountability to a new level for the purpose of citizens’ legal protection. Chaker will be graduating from Detroit Mercy Law this spring and heading to Canada to begin her articling, a 10-month apprenticeship required in Canada after law school in addition to the bar exam.

“It has been a sincere privilege to contribute to this exceptional young woman's legal education,” Colella said, “and I wish her future success on her legal endeavors in the civil rights arena.”

Established in 1997, Moss & Colella represents the victims of personal injury, civil rights violations, discrimination, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.  The firm is recognized as a leader in complex tort litigation, including excess and deadly force, jail death, sexual abuse and harassment, auto and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents and other serious injury and wrongful death claims.