Join the OCBA from 5-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 18 at the Emagine Theater at 200 N Main St, Royal Oak. Before attending the 2017 Meet the Judges Party, attend this special seminar. Hon. David M. Lawson, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan; Justice Marilyn Kelly, retired, Michigan Supreme Court; and Hon. James M. Alexander, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court, Pontiac will present their perspectives on effective legal writing. Cost for the seminar is as follows for early registration (on or before May 8): the seminar only is $20 for OCBA members, seminar and Meet the Judges Party is $45 for OCBA members; for non-members, the seminar only is $40, seminar and Meet the Judges Party is $95. Cost is as follows for late registration (May 9-17) : the seminar only is $30 for OCBA members, seminar and Meet the Judges party is $70 for OCBA members; for non-members, the seminar only is $50, seminar and Meet the Judges Party is $120. Register online at www.ocba.org.