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October 2019
Local Roundtable Discussions Among Federal Bench, Bar, and Law Students
As part of its efforts to foster diversity in the bankruptcy bench and bar, the Judicial Conference of the United States Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System presents: Roadways to the Federal Bench: Who, Me? A Bankruptcy Judge? Interested lawyers and law students will be invited to participate in roundtable discussions with local federal bankruptcy, magistrate, district, and appellate judges about pathways to the federal bench for candidates with diverse backgrounds. More information will be provided as the…
Find out more »November 2019
Committee Co-Chair and Executive Board Meeting
This is a meeting of the FBA Executive Board and Committee Co-Chairs beginning at noon in Room 115 of the Levin Courthouse (near the Fort St. entrance). Practitioners in the Northern Division are invited to attend our satellite site in Bay City: Courtroom, Federal Bankruptcy Courthouse (111 First Street, Bay City, MI) Committee Co-Chairs are invited (and encouraged) to attend including any member of our chapter as this meeting is open to our general membership. We would love for any…
Find out more »December 2019
2019 NEW LAWYER SEMINAR (TUES-WEDS)
Seminar for New Lawyers: Navigating Your Way in State & Federal Court. Please join us for the 44th Annual New Lawyer Seminar where you will receive practice tips and real-world advice about law, procedure and strategy from Michigan’s top lawyers and judges. Cost for this TWO DAY seminar is only $140 (Please note: No refunds provided for cancellations after November 28, 2019). Registration fee includes presentation materials, lunch, thumb drive with presentation materials, and a one-year local charter membership! NOTE…
Find out more »New Lawyer Seminar Day 2
Day 2 of the New Lawyer Seminar will be at the Detroit Room of the Levin Courthouse and is included with your registration of the seminar
Find out more »FBA CHAPTER OFFICERS MEETING
This meeting is for the current officers of our chapter of the FBA.
Find out more »2019 FBA Chapter Holiday Party
Join your colleagues, judges, new attorneys and law students in celebrating the holiday season at the beautifully renovated Detroit Club. Entertainment provided by The Cat's Pajama's and this event is co-sponsored by: BSP Law Darrow Mustafa PC Kerr Russell Law Office of Robert June Spectrum Computer Forensics and Risk Management LLC REGISTER HERE
Find out more »January 2020
Michigan’s Mass Evictions & Civil Rights Laws
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Find out more »Committee Co-Chair and Executive Board Meeting
This is a meeting of the FBA Executive Board and Committee Co-Chairs beginning at noon in Room 115 of the Levin Courthouse (near the Fort St. entrance). Practitioners in the Northern Division are invited to attend our satellite site in Bay City: Courtroom, Federal Bankruptcy Courthouse (111 First Street, Bay City, MI) Committee Co-Chairs are invited (and encouraged) to attend including any member of our chapter as this meeting is open to our general membership. We would love for any…
Find out more »SPEED JUDGING (RISE) EVENT
Please join the RISE Committee and several of our own District Court Judges for "Speed Judging" (think speed dating, but in this scenario several "quick chats" with members of our illustrious bench to learn various things such as what do lawyers do right, common practice pitfalls, career path to becoming a judge, etc.) This event will take place in the Detroit Room of the Courthouse and be followed up with an informal get together for those who would like to…
Find out more »Hon. Marci B. McIvor Retirement and Access to Bankruptcy Court Event
An evening to honor the Hon. Marci B. McIvor on her retirement from the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Net proceeds from the event will benefit Access to Bankruptcy Court, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization providing representation to low income debtors. EVENT DETAILS AND TICKETS HERE
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