Gregory M. Meihn — Attorney Retained During Investigation
Position
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Firm | Foley & Mansfield PLLP — Ferndale, MI |
| Title | Partner |
| Role in case | Retained as attorney for MacDowell Preparatory Academy during MDE credential investigation |
Connection to Banks Network Verified
| Connection | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Legal counsel | Retained by MacDowell within 14 minutes of the school receiving MDE investigation notification | FOIA email chain |
| Investigation response | Coordinated the school’s response to MDE’s inquiry about Banks’ lack of credentials | FOIA email chain |
Key Facts
- Retained within 14 minutes of the investigation letter being received — response time suggests pre-existing relationship or standing retainer
- The speed of retention is notable: it took 14 minutes from MDE’s letter arriving to an attorney being engaged
- Foley & Mansfield PLLP is a national law firm with offices in multiple states
FOIA Evidence
Meihn’s involvement is documented in the MDE FOIA email chain showing the school’s response timeline to the credential investigation.
Verify
- Michigan State Bar: search Gregory M. Meihn
- Foley & Mansfield PLLP: firm directory
All information sourced from MDE FOIA response (Sep 25, 2026).