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October 2016
STATE OF THE COURT LUNCHEON
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Honorable Denise Page Hood, Chief Judge, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Location: Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, Woodward Ballroom, Washington Blvd. at Michigan Ave. The Eastern District of Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will kick off its annual Luncheon Program on Thursday, October 06, 2016, in the Woodward Ballroom of the Westin Book Cadillac, at Washington Boulevard and Michigan Ave. The reception will begin at 11:30 a.m., with luncheon following at 12:00 noon. The…
Find out more »JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP AND CLERKSHIP PANEL
A judicial internship or clerkship is a rewarding and valuable legal experience. Come learn more on October 26th, 2016 at 5:30p.m. LOCATION: Wayne State University Law School Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer, Detroit, MI 48202 Panelists including judges and former law clerks will discuss the qualifications needed, how to apply, the value of an internship or clerkship, the importance of diversity in the judiciary,…
Find out more »November 2016
JUDGE MARIA L. OXHOLM’S INVESTITURE CEREMONY
You are cordially invited to attend the Investiture of MARIA L. OXHOLM As a Judge of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Thursday, November 10th, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. Theodore Levin United States Courthouse, Courtroom 100 231 West Lafayette Boulevard Detroit, Michigan. Reception following in the Detroit Room. Please RSVP by October 24th, 2016 at mlorsvp@mieb.uscourts.gov
Find out more »FBA RAKOW, ROM, HISTORICAL SOCIETY LUNCHEON
The annual joint luncheon of the Eastern District of Michigan Chapter and the Historical Society of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2015 beginning at 11:30a.m., at the Historic Westin Book Cadillac Hotel on Washington Blvd in downtown Detroit. The program will feature: Presentation of the Federal Bar Foundation's annual Rakow Scholarship Awards to students from each of Michigan's law schools; A very special Historical Society program featuring Kevin…
Find out more »December 2016
FBA NEW LAWYERS’ SEMINAR AND U.S DISTRICT COURT, EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN MASS SWEARING-IN
Register Now! Seminar for New Lawyers: Navigating Your Way in State & Federal Court. Receive practice tips and real-world advice about law, procedure and strategy from Michigan's top lawyers and judges. Cost for the two-day seminar is only $100. Registration fee includes presentation materials, luncheon, beer and wine reception, and a one-year local charter membership. The Seminar Agenda To view last year's federal day agenda . To view last year's state day agenda . Mass Swearing-In Ceremony Following the first…
Find out more »2016 FBA HOLIDAY PARTY
ONLINE REGISTRATION! The Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter Holiday Party Wednesday, December 7th 5:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. The Westin Book Cadillac - 1114 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan 48226 Hors d'oeuvres Cash Bar Business Attire Jazz Performed By: The Cat's Pajamas Event Co-Chairs: Thomas W. Cranmer, Elisa Angeli Palizzi and Jeffrey Sadowski Members: $45 -- Non-Members $50 -- Clerks $35 RSVP BY NOVEMBER 30 RSVP Online HERE or mail your check, payable to FBA Eastern District of Michigan to:…
Find out more »FBA BOOK CLUB MEETING
ONLINE REGISTRATION! FBA BOOK CLUB MEETING We will discuss "The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander. The mission of the FBA Book Club is to facilitate an elevated but informal dialogue between the bench and the bar. The book club is non-partisan and is open to FBA members and non-members. Lunch is provided for $10. Register by emailing efitzgerald@bsdd.com. Co-Chairs: Andrew Doctoroff, David Fink, and Erica Fitzgerald ONLINE REGISTRATION!
Find out more »February 2017
Motion Practice – Dos and Don’ts
ONLINE REGISTRATION! THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd, 2017 Tired of trying to figure out the best way to persuade Judges to grant your motions? Let them tell you how to do it firsthand! Hear the best tips on drafting motions and briefs, the most (and least) persuasive arguments. Find out the right (and wrong) strategies to persuade the Judges to rule in your favor; and hear it STRAIGHT FROM THE SOURCE! Judges Mclvor, Opperman, and Oxholm give you their best tips on…
Find out more »THE 2017 WADE H MCCREE JR AWARD FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SOCIAL JUSTICE
The Wade H. McCree, Jr. Award for the Advancement of Social Justice honors individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions to the advancement of social justice. Named in memory and honor of Wade H. McCree, Jr. Judge McCree who was born in Des Moines, IA. The Chapter’s McCree Award for the Advancement of Social Justice is nationally acknowledged as one of the most prestigious awards in recognition of contribution to the community. Our guest speaker is David P. Gelios, Special Agent in…
Find out more »March 2017
JUDICIAL FAMILY REUNION
Looking forward to seeing everyone there who has registered!!! If you are coming, please note these parking instructions: Address for Event is Miller Canfield, 150 E Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48226 (25th floor) Enter the parking structure off of Griswold into the Miller Canfield parking structure Take a ticket and park on levels 1 or 1 A Take the elevator to L (LOBBY) Take lobby elevators to 25th Floor / Note: The elevators will be open until 6 PM – anyone…
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