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June 2023
Annual Dinner
Please join us for this important chapter event featuring the presentation of the 2023 Cook-Friedman civility award, recognition and thank you to the members of our amazing bench, election of chapter officers, live music, and a fun time with friends and colleagues! This is an important chapter event and one you won't want to miss! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Sponsorships Available - Regular Sponsorships based on firm size LARGE Firm Sponsorships (for firms with 15 or more attorneys) / comes…
Find out more »July 2023
Pro Bono Committee Meeting
One mission of our chapter of the FBA is to elevate the practice of law within our district. There are ways in which we can assist our Court in the allocation of justice for all and one of them is by joining the Pro Bono Committee and listserv. Have you ever: 1. Wanted to serve as a pro bono attorney but simply couldn’t find the time to manage the entire file? Now, thanks to a change to Local Rule 83.25 Attorney Appearance,…
Find out more »August 2023
2023 Annual Bench-Bar Golf Outing
Join us on Thursday, August 10th at Northville Hills Golf Club for our 2023 Annual Bench-Bar Golf Outing. Stay tuned for additional details on event and sponsorships costs. Email fbamich@fbamich.org as needed. CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE FLYERS, INFO AND REGISTRATION FORMS Thank You to our growing list of sponsors! Flood Law - Title Sponsor JAMS - Dinner Drink Sponsor Butzel Long - Luncheon Sponsor Dickinson Wright - Drink Cart Sponsorship Avalon - Printing Sponsor Hole Sponsors (just…
Find out more »October 2023
Joint East and West Michigan FBA Fall Mixer at MSU
Joint East and West Michigan FBA Fall Mixer at MSU Our chapter is excited to partner with the Western District of Michigan Chapter and the Michigan State University College of Law to present a fall mixer. The program will be held in the Donald L. and Edna P. Castle Board Room at the MSU law school on October 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. The program will feature remarks from the Chief Judge of the Eastern…
Find out more »In-Person Pro Bono Committee Meeting
If you are on the committee, or would like to be, or just want to be more involved with pro bono work, please join us for an in-person meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at noon, in the Detroit Room at the Theodore Levin Courthouse in Detroit. Looking forward to seeing everyone and planning our agenda for the year!
Find out more »POSTPONED – RISE Event: Taking care of Business/Taking Care of Me!
Stay tuned for more information on the rescheduled date. The Less Stressed Lawyer - Taking care of Business/Taking Care of Me! The RISE Committee (Young Lawyers) of our bar association is very pleased to welcome OLIVIA VIZACHERO, J.D. to lead a session on reducing stress and living the lawyer life with far more fulfillment. This is our chapter's first event focusing on mental health. Tickets are $15 for members and $30 for non-members. Firms can show their support of this…
Find out more »Subchapter V: What We Have Learned and Where We Are Going
Join us on Thursday, 19 October 2023 for this exciting Zoom program. Online Registration is now CLOSED. However, if you want to register email Paul Hage at phage@taftlaw.com
Find out more »POSTPONED! Nuts and Bolts on Section 1983 and Qualified Immunity: (Nearly) Everything There is to Know
Dear Registrants for our Nuts and Bolts Training originally scheduled for this Friday. Unfortunately, we have to postpone the event due to reasons beyond anyone's control. Happily though, the event will be RESCHEDULED to May 10 2024. Our intent is to send a Doodle Poll to you in the coming days so we can ask each of our current registrants which possible option will work best for you. Please stay tuned and know that this is not a decision that…
Find out more »November 2023
World Film Premier: A LIGHT FOR JUSTICE
Join us on Wednesday, 1 Nov 2023 at the Detroit Historical Museum for the World Film Premier: A LIGHT FOR JUSTICE, a Historical Society film, celebrates the history of the Detroit courthouse and showcases its restoration and future. Filmmakers Scott Zuchlewski and Will Lawson with narrator Detroit media legend Carmen Harlan guide inside looks at the practices, personalities and trials with archival firm plus insightful interviews with judges, attorneys and officials. The film begins at 6:30 p.m. but there…
Find out more »Barbara Rom/Ed Rakow/Historical Society Luncheon
Please join us for the Barbara Rom/Ed Rakow/Historical Society Luncheon at the Atheneum Hotel on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023. Luncheon starts at noon, social hour (optional) starts at 11:15. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER This year's Barbara J. Rom Award winner is Lynn M. Brimer of Strobl Sharp PLLC. Keynote Speaker: John R. Ewers, Jr. is a retired major general in the United States Marine Corps. He was the 19th staff Judge advocate to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. Major General Ewers received his commission…
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