Carole D. Bos, co-founder of Bos & Glazier, PLC, has been named as one of the "50 Most Influential Women in West Michigan" by The Grand Rapids Business Journal. She was selected following an extensive nominating process that draws from the ranks of female entrepreneurs, business leaders, scholars and civic and cultural leaders who influence and help define the West Michigan community. This year's honorees will be honored at a luncheon at 11 a.m., on March 8 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in downtown Grand Rapids.

Carole is a trial lawyer and a nationally known author and lecturer. She loves to try cases. Carole has handled cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars, in state and federal courts throughout the country. She has written numerous articles in professional journals, co-authored two legal books and frequently gives talks on trial advocacy. She served as Special Attorney to the United States Attorney General from 1997-1999. As a four-year co-chair of the ABA Section of Litigation Insurance Coverage Committee, she achieved national recognition.

Bos has written two inspirational books: Life is a Nonstop Event and Marriage is a Balance Beam. She is the creator and primary author of a very popular Internet site, AwesomeStories.com, where she applies her courtroom approach of presenting evidence to interesting topics from history and pop culture.

Recognized for her many contributions to the legal profession, Carole is known as a "Super Lawyer" by her peers, has received various honors and is listed in numerous "Who's Who" publications.