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January 2019
Meeting of the NLS Committee to Wrap Up the 2018 Event
This meeting is for members of the New Lawyer Seminar Committee to discuss the 2018 seminar and any notes/changes/improvements for the committee as the planning for the 2019 seminar begins. Feel free to bring your lunch and note the below location: Meeting in Judge Parker's jury room on the second floor of the courthouse (enter through chambers, Room 204).
Find out more »February 2019
BOOK CLUB EVENT: EVICTED: POVERTY AND PROFIT IN THE AMERICAN CITY
Please join the FBA Eastern District of Michigan's Book Club Committee for an exciting discussion on EVICTED: POVERTY AND PROFIT IN THE AMERICAN CITY by Matthew Desmond. This book won the Pulitzer Prize and was recognized by the New York Times as one of 2016's "10 Best Books." Cost is FREE for members and $10 for guests/non-members. Lunch is an additional $10 and must be purchased/registered for separately. To register for just the event, click below: REGISTER FOR THE EVENT…
Find out more »POSTPONED Pro Se Clinic Fundraiser
Please join us for the inaugural PRO SE CLINIC SOIREE at the Miller Canfield office in Detroit. This event is proudly hosted by your Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, Miller Canfield, Detroit Mercy Law and the Oakland County Bar Association. This benefit event celebrates the 1st anniversary of the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic. Located within the federal courthouse in downtown Detroit, the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Clinic provides legal services to low-income litigants representing themselves in…
Find out more »POSTPONED!!! Legal Ethics Seminar
Due to the weather forecast, the LEGAL ETHICS SEMINAR originally scheduled for Feb 12th has been POSTPONED to March 13th. Thank you for your understanding!
Find out more »MOTION CALL AT UNIVERSITY of DETROIT MERCY LAW
The Rise Committee has organized a Motion Day before Judge Berg at UDM Law on February 13, 2019 starting at 10am. This is a great opportunity for future and new lawyers to come to motion call in a less-traditional (and hopefully more convenient for students) setting. Remember: MEMBERSHIP IS FREE FOR LAW STUDENTS! Please encourage attendance!
Find out more »EXECUTIVE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR MEETING
Please feel free to arrive at 3:00 pm and fill your plates for a light snack. This is an open meeting so general membership is welcome to attend (please let FBA Executive Director know you will be coming by emailing fbamich@fbamich.org). Actual meeting starts at 3:30:00 sharp and should end by 4:30 pm.
Find out more »March 2019
LEGAL ETHICS SEMINAR
Please join our Chapter's Legal Ethics Committee along with distinguished panelists: Chief Judge Denise Page Hood Magistrate Judge Anthony P. Patti and Kenneth M. Mogill, Esq. for an informative seminar on Wednesday March 13th at noon in the Detroit Room of the Levin Courthouse. Please Register Here:
Find out more »2019 State of the Court Bankruptcy Luncheon
With a presentation by Hon. Stephen J. Murphy, III, U.S. District Judge and a talk with Keynote Speaker Chris Lambert, CEO of Life Remodeled! You don't want to miss this great event! Click below to register Register Here
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