Transition Director, Michigan Office of the Attorney General Elect, 2010

Assistant Attorney General, Michigan Office of Attorney General, 2011-2012

Environmental Advisory Rules Committee, Michigan Office of Regulatory Reinvention (Chair, Remediation Subcommittee) - 2011-2012

Collaborative Stakeholder Initiative, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2012

Criteria Stakeholder Advisory Group, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, 2014-2015

Landscape Architect Ad Hoc Committee, Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing - 2020-present

Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2024-26)

Hispanic Center of West Michigan, Board of Directors (2022-25)

Michigan Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Energy and Environment Committee (2021-Present)

West Michigan Air and Waste Management Association

National Brownfields Association

Republican National Lawyers Association

Gracefully navigating the intersection of law, policy and politics, Troy Cumings is a Warner partner and government affairs attorney who specializes in achieving solutions to complex and contentious government affairs issues. He has served as a primary advocate for some of the most polarizing and high-profile issues in Michigan over the past 10 years.

Troy is regarded as one of the lead proponents in the state on environmental policy, but has extensive experience with a myriad of other policy areas, including health care, child welfare, tax, economic incentives, labor, energy, mining, licensing, religious issues and banking. One of the top campaign-finance and election lawyers in the state, he regularly represents statewide candidates and ballot initiatives, local and state public officials, PACs, nonprofit entities and political parties.

Launching Warner's Government Affairs practice in 2007, Troy hasn't looked back, effectively bringing the lobbying strengths of K Street to Lansing. Most lobbyists in Michigan are not lawyers, which qualifies Troy somewhat uniquely to finesse the laws and policies that may impact businesses and organizations with a Michigan presence. His impact often transcends Michigan borders, reaching other states, Washington, D.C. or globally.

A recently administered "Kolbe A Index Test," which measures the instinctive way that individuals take action when they strive, confirmed Troy's somewhat rare "quick starter" quality. But his clients would confirm this and could speak to his ease in idea generation, as well as his strong relationship and consensus-building skills - all must-have attributes in a sought-after lobbyist. While Troy always plays to win, he effectively "plays well" with other lawyers and lobbyists. Wherever in Michigan, D.C. or well beyond, this is how successful business gets done - and Troy gets it done.

20+ years

Contributed to Michigan's renewable energy reform package, which overhauled the state's siting process for utility-scale wind, solar, and storage projects and established a clean energy standard of 100% by 2040.

Contributed to Michigan's public safety legislation package addressing firearm background checks and safe storage requirements.

Secured one of Michigan's largest housing grant appropriations on behalf of an economic development client, enabling substantial new attainable housing development and directly addressing a critical regional housing shortage.

Negotiated over $40M in capital outlay renovation and maintenance projects.

Planned legislative event for New York private equity firm to promote public-private partnership relationships in Michigan and to develop relationships with department directors, the Governor's office, and the Legislature.

Negotiated $120M multi-year contract with Department of Management and Budget for client.

Negotiated $100M contract extension for with Department of Management and Budget and developed strategic plan to position client for winning bid in state data warehouse contract.

Worked with Michigan Governor's Office, Legislature, Attorney General's Office, and state departments on joint projects, legislative proposals, and programs affecting DMB priorities; responsible for legislative and legal oversight of DMB's agenda including the Michigan State Fair, Office of the Children's Ombudsman, Veterans Memorial Commission, and Law Enforcement Memorial Commission.

Worked with Legislature, governor's legal counsel and various interest groups to craft legislation enabling transfer of Michigan State Fairgrounds from Department of Agriculture to Department of Management and Budget.

Successfully developed and implemented strategy for legislative approval of construction of the new Michigan State Police Headquarters.

Mediated landlord contract disputes between Department of Management and Budget Real Estate Division constituent landlords and key state officials.

Responsible for relationship development between Department of Management and Budget staff and Legislative members of Joint Capital Outlay committee.

Assists environmental and mining companies build relationships with Michigan's legislature and the governor's office.

Citizens Research Council of Michigan, Director

UM Sparrow Health System, Board Member

Lansing Regional Chamber Public Policy Committee, Member

MI-ACE Public Policy Committee, Member

National Black Professional Lobbyists Association, Member

Retired Major General, U.S. Army

Serves on numerous community, military and veterans service boards

Mike Stone is a Warner partner and government contracts attorney who chairs the firm's Aerospace + Defense Industry Group and specializes in Government Contracting. He guides businesses through the intricacies of federal government contracts and draws on his military background to enable organizations to take full advantage of their commercial opportunities. A skilled facilitator, collaborator, federal fiscal officer, former litigator and corporate General Counsel, Mike provides highly adept counsel at a reasonable rate, adding great value to clients' bottom lines.

With a national clientele, Mike provides strategic insight with federal and state contracts for Small Disadvantaged Businesses and large global corporations. He assists companies looking to secure agreements as a sub or prime contractor and helps them work through Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and other compliance issues. Additionally, Mike advises on the federal bid submission process and provides networking and other relationship opportunities to organizations seeking government affiliation. A passionate advocate of veterans' employment, Mike finds it highly gratifying to help corporations secure large federal contracts and awards. In 2023, Mike led a team of Warner attorneys to secure more than $50M in federal and state incentives for a Defense project. And, Mike works closely with the firm's Government Affairs team to help clients with Defense Appropriations requests.

Mike's ability to walk clients through the complicated federal budget process serves as an essential component of his practice. Right out of the gate he quickly gets to know the goals of corporate leadership so he can provide important business recommendations and get clients on track to contract procurement. His expertise helps ensure clients find the quickest route to profitability and that resources align with the intended objectives.?As a retired U.S. Army Major General with more than 30 years of service, Mike is forever a military man. As such, he's knowledgeable about logistics and operations and is comfortable stepping into a chaotic environment, providing essential triage and then bringing in any needed "reinforcements" from the rest of the Warner team.

Because he's been on both sides of the contract bidding process, Mike understands the broad scope of the ever-evolving federal acquisitions regulations. He adroitly translates and explains their complexities, so clients know what they need to do to gain and maintain compliance.

In addition to his military service, Mike contributes a decade of experience as in-house counsel for privately held manufacturing companies. For seven of those ten years he was a general counsel - one who succeeded in the unusual feat of turning the company's legal department into a profit center. Prior to that, he honed his trial advocacy skills representing automotive manufacturers in crash-worthiness cases and handling warranty claims as litigation counsel for an automotive OEM. While Mike is not a patent attorney, he has managed many intellectual property portfolios.

In addition, Mike served as a Deputy Director in state government for more than eight years, supporting two governors. While working for the National Guard in this capacity, he sat on Governor Rick Snyder's Cyber Executive Team and teamed up with the National Governor's Association and National Security Staff on cyber policy matters. Mike also has an extensive background in energy and sustainability from his time Commanding Military Installations and working on the U.S. Army staff, where he filled in for the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Energy and Sustainability in 2015-16.

Mike is active in supporting Military Veterans and Defense Industry Associations.

Mike also serves on the firm's Corporate Practice Group, Automotive Industry Group, Autonomous and Connected Mobility Practice Group, Supply Chain Practice Group, Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice Group, Agribusiness and Food Practice Group as well as the Resources, Energy & Environmental Law Practice Group.

Customs Law Committee of the ABA International Law Section, Chair (2026-2027)

Women in Defense, Director of Mentorship (2025-Present)

Co-Vice Chair of Programs for the Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee of the ABA Section of International Law (2025)

Advisory Circle of Global Ties Detroit, Member (2025)

East Michigan District Export Council, Member (2023-2027)

German American Business Council of Michigan, Office of Secretary (2023-2026)

National Defense Industry Association, Member

Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan, Member

Aida Dismondy's practice focuses on matters involving international trade and international business, defense trade and defense contracts as well as compliance with federal regulations governing these transactions. She strategically advises clients in matters involving the Export Administration Regulations; International Traffic in Arms Regulations; U.S. anti-boycott laws; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; the Buy American Act; the Buy America, Build America Act; the Trade Agreements Act; the Berry Amendment and FAR and DFARS.

Centered on defense contracts and international trade, her experience includes providing counsel on export controls and sanctions, tariff classification, seizures and penalties, country of origin marking, duty preference programs, subcontracts, teaming agreements and compliance with related regulatory matters. Aida facilitates internal investigations, advising clients on voluntary disclosures, due diligence and risk assessment of international business and international trade transactions, and helps clients apply international trade best practices.

Building meaningful and trusting relationships has always been and will continue to be a key focus for Aida. The cornerstones of her practice are trust, giving without expectation, honesty and communication. Aida also utilizes her vast network of connections and resources to deliver the best possible outcomes for her clients, and in turn, her network relies on her for wise counsel on both complex and routine legal issues. More importantly, Aida takes a collaborative approach with her clients, striving to understand the full scope of each matter to deliver solutions that are both effective and aligned with client's best interests.

Prior to joining Warner, Aida managed her own firm, DISMONDY, P.C., which she founded in 2017 to serve small businesses in the aerospace and defense industry to help clients address issues related to defense and government contracting, U.S. export controls and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Prior to DISMONDY, P.C., she was in-house counsel for a Detroit-based multi-national company where she advised and counseled on a variety of government contract and commercial transactions, international business, real estate and intellectual property matters. Aida was also a legal consultant for the Minority Business Development Agency Detroit Business Center where she focused on supply chain diversity, international trade and expansion in global markets, corporate transactions, joint ventures and government affairs. She helped clients obtain Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), WOSB and 8(a) certifications, and was an advocate for diverse businesses inclusion in important state and city projects.

A frequent presenter, Aida shares her experience and knowledge locally, nationally and internationally at various defense industry and International Trade Compliance speaking engagements. She's also heavily involved in community and professional endeavors. Aida is the chair of the State Bar of Michigan International Law Section; a council member of the East Michigan District Export Council; office of secretary for the German American Business Council of Michigan; rule of law vice chair for the International Trade Steering Committee, Export Controls and Sanctions Committee and National Security Committee for the American Bar Association; and a mentor to defense industry professionals through Women in Defense (WID). She is a member of the American Bar Association, State Bar of Michigan, the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA), the Aerospace Industry Association of Michigan (AIAM) and Women in Defense.

Chippewa Nature Center - Board Member

Arnold Center and Senior Services of Midland County - Board Member

Midland County Inclusion Alliance Business Council (2021-22)

National Defense Industrial Association, Michigan Chapter - Board Adviser

National Contract Management Association - Member

Adam assists companies with the full range of government contracting and export control issues. These issues include transactional matters such as compliance with federal procurement and export control regulations (FAR, DFARS, ITAR and EAR); teaming and joint venture relationships; small and disadvantaged business qualifications; export registration, commodity jurisdiction and licensing requests; and sanction and embargo matters.

Prior to joining Warner, Adam worked for the Department of Defense at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and for the U.S. State Department at the Moscow Embassy and other locations around the world.

Adam also represents companies in numerous internal investigations in connection with government inquiries and has defended companies and individuals against civil, criminal and debarment proceedings related to the False Claims Act and other federal procurement and export regulations. "If a company is deemed to have submitted a false claim for reimbursement by the government, in addition to facing criminal prosecution and fines, debarment would prohibit them from bidding on future government contracts," he explains. "If that constitutes your entire business, this can be a professional death sentence."

Finally, companies turn to Adam for assistance with government contracting and export control ligation and dispute resolution - including prime and subcontractor disputes; bid protests; and Contract Disputes Act claims to the boards of contract appeals and Court of Federal Claims. Selling to the government, Adam notes, is similar in some ways to other supply work, as in the automotive industry - but includes an additional suite of regulations that require equal opportunity, non-discrimination and open competition.