The Detroit Chapter of the Association for Corporate Growth has elected Doug LaLone, as its new president effective September 1, 2015.

LaLone serves as the chair of the firm’s strategic intellectual property practice in Bloomfield Hills.  He will replace Rob Dutkiewicz, a partner with the Southfield-based accounting firm of Clayton & McKervey PC.

Prior to his new role as president, LaLone served as ACG’s program committee chairman. LaLone will serve a two-year term as president of the 350 member organization.  The group holds networking and Key Deal Makers meetings monthly and its members include professionals from private equity firms, corporations and lenders that invest in middle-market companies, as well as from law, accounting, investment banking and other firms that provide advisory services.

LaLone’s practice includes the counsel of startups and those funded by private equity and venture capital on intellectual property strategies, due diligence and portfolio management.