LAWYER PROFILE
Heidi A. Lyon

Heidi A. Lyon

USA 2026

Chambers ranking badge
Chambers ranking badge

Ranked in 1 practice area

About

Provided by Warner Norcross + Judd LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Employee Benefits

Career

Grand Valley State University, Adjunct Lecturer (2008-2019, every other year)

Professional Memberships

American Society of Pension Professionals & Actuaries (Member, 2011-Present)

IRS Great Lakes Tax-Exempt and Governmental Entities Council (Member, 2007, 2015-Present)

Women Lawyers' Association of Western Michigan (Member, 2002-2024)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan Association of America (Professional Member, 2008-2015)

Michigan Women's Tax Association (Member, 2006-2008)

Personal

Heidi enjoys spending time with her family, which includes her husband, two kids and a puppy. She likes to take trips, visit Lake Michigan beaches and dunes, attend her kids’ activities, play cards, follow University of Michigan sports, read and get together with family and friends. A former pitcher and shortstop who now plays first base, Heidi always looks forward to playing in an annual charity softball game that pits a team of local women lawyers against a team of local judges.

Education

George Washington University Law School

J.D.

2002

University of Michigan

B.A., with distinction

1998

Awards

Fellow, American College of Employee Benefits Counsel

Best Lawyers in America, Employee Benefits Law

2013-2026

"Leader in the Field" for Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation in Michigan

Chambers USA, 2021-2024

Top Lawyer in Employee Benefits Law

Grand Rapids Magazine, 2019-2021, 2023-2024

20 Up & Coming Lawyers list for her work in employee benefits

Michigan Lawyers Weekly

2009

Rising Star

Michigan Super Lawyers, 2009-2017

Notes Editor

The Environmental Lawyer

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation - Michigan

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Heidi Lyon practices employee benefits law and has a focus on executive compensation and retirement plan matters.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Heidi is an invaluable member of my external attorney roster.

    Employee Benefits & Executive CompensationChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP (11)

Michigan

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership