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April 2021
RECORDED Courageous Conversations: Sharing Stories and Building Understanding
Our chapter is committed to our diversity and inclusion efforts, and we thank our Diversity Committee for their hard work and diligence in planning, in collaboration with the Wolverine Bar Association and Lakeshore Legal Aid, this very informative program: Courageous Conversations: Sharing Stories and Building Understanding This program was very informative and we want everyone who missed it to have the opportunity to view it, which you do by clicking on the link below: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO…
Find out more »June 2021
Book Club Meeting
Join the Book Club Committee and colleagues and judges to discuss this great book: The Ratline: The Exalted Life and Mysterious Death of a Nazi Fugitive CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Note that you must login to our website for members pricing!
Find out more »2021 Annual Chapter Meeting
FEDERAL BAR ASSOCIATION EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN Agenda for the Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 Annual Meeting of the Federal Bar Association Eastern District of Michigan Chapter 12:00pm-12:30pm Via Zoom Agenda: Call to Order and Welcome (Fred Herrmann) Report of Past Presidents’ Luncheon and Proposed Chapter Officer/Executive Board Slate: 2021-2022 Officer Slate Chapter President: Dan Sharkey President-Elect: Jennifer Newby Vice President: George Donnini Secretary-Treasurer: Andrew Lievense Program Chair: Charissa Potts Immediate Past President: Fred Herrmann Executive Board as Announced: Motion: I…
Find out more »Qualified Immunity Panel
Join us for an ALL-STAR Panel including the following individuals: Judge Judith Levy Karen M. Blum, Professor Emerita and Research Professor of Law, Suffolk University Law School Judge Victoria Roberts Judge Carlton Reeves Hon. Carlton W. Reeves, United States District Judge, Southern District of Mississippi Jerry Ashford and Jeffrey Crapko More information to follow but reserve your spot today by registering NOW: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR QI PANEL Interesting read discussing how Detroit area police leaders denounce efforts to ban qualified immunity https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2021/05/12/detroit-area-police-leaders-denounce-efforts-ban-qualified-immunity/5054643001/
Find out more »July 2021
Public Servant to Private Practitioner: A Roadmap for Transitioning Out
Title: “Public Servant to Private Practitioner: A Roadmap for Transitioning Out” Date: July 21, 2021: 12PM-1PM Place: Zoom “webinar” style; only the event speakers will be on camera. Description: Recent data suggests there is skyrocketing demand for lawyers looking to make a career change. The FBA and Honigman LLP will host a virtual panel discussion to explore a discrete segment of the legal market: former government lawyers who successfully transitioned to private practice. The Panelists will discuss their career path,…
Find out more »August 2021
BETTER KNOW A SIXTH CIRCUIT JUDGE Program
Join our Appeals Committee and Judge Stranch from the Sixth Circuit for a Zoom Q&A. Online registration is now closed. If you would like to attend email BOTH, fbamich@fbamich.org AND bryk@bsplaw.com and we will TRY to get you the login link.
Find out more »FBA Bankruptcy Committee Meeting
Topic: FBA Bankruptcy Committee Meeting Time: Aug 11, 2021 12:00 PM America/Detroit Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81278699069?pwd=NFM2Q2JUTzNTWTFMdUhVUUFxenArZz09 Meeting ID: 812 7869 9069 Passcode: 407868 One tap mobile +13126266799,,81278699069#,,,,*407868# US (Chicago) +16465588656,,81278699069#,,,,*407868# US (New York) Dial by your location +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting…
Find out more »September 2021
The New Normal in Bankruptcy Court: A Discussion with Chief Judge Daniel S. Opperman
Ongoing challenges related to COVID-19 have impacted court proceedings of all types. In this webinar presented by the Bankruptcy Committee of the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of Michigan, Chief Judge Daniel S. Opperman discussed the current state of operations in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and some of the “reopening plans” being considered by the Court. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT YOU MISSED
Find out more »State of the Court Luncheon 2021
2021 STATE OF THE COURT LUNCHEON The Eastern District of Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association will kick off its annual Luncheon Program on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. This will be an in-person luncheon at the beautiful Westin Book Cadillac! Our Keynote Speaker is CHIEF JUDGE DENISE PAGE HOOD. In her state of the Court address, Chief Judge Hood will discuss the annual highlights, initiatives and accomplishments of the District Court. Our chapter will also recognize: Our winner of…
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