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Introduction to Practicing Law in Washtenaw County

    Date: June 8, 2012
    Time: 1-4:30 p.m.
    Location: Washtenaw County Circuit Court, 200 N Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
    Cost: $20
    Register: online or mail/fax form PDF

    The seminar will include:

  • Tour and introduction to the Washtenaw County Circuit Court
  • Practice tips for practicing law in the Eastern District of Michigan federal court in Ann Arbor
  • Tour and introduction to the 15th Judicial District Court in Ann Arbor
  • Panel discussion on law practice opportunities for lawyers in Washtenaw County
  • A networking reception at Bar Louie will immediately follow.

Registration Open
5th Annual Summit

    Westin Book-Cadillac Hotel, DetroitDate: June 15-16, 2012
    Location: Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, Detroit
    Register: online or mail/fax form PDF

    Keynote Speaker: SBM President Julie Fershtman

    The Summit presents a great opportunity to join fellow young lawyers at a wide variety of educational and networking events.

    The event kicks off on Friday evening, June 15, with a networking reception, followed by a full day of exceptional programming on Saturday, June 16.

    Saturday’s programming includes the following presentations:

    • Divergent Paths to the Bench: You Can Get There, Here’s How! Insight from a panel of 6 judges.
    • Stand and Deliver: Becoming a Better Public Speaker. Presented by Dale Carnegie.
    • Meet the Rainmakers: Business Development Tips
    • Working Your Financial Plan
    • Alternative Careers for Lawyers
    • Counsel for the Counselor: Negotiating the Work/Life Balance and Avoiding Burnout
    • Knowing Your Evidence Objections. Presented by the Chief of Appeals for the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
    • Starting Your Own Practice
    • Persuasive Writing Seminar
    • and more!

    Programming will be followed by a cocktail reception and dinner on Saturday evening at the Westin Book Cadillac, and presentation of the Regeana Myrick Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.

    Accommodations: A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel at a special rate of $129/night for Summit attendees. Reservations at the special rate can be made via the following website:  https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/sbmyls.

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Annual Business Meeting

    This event is offered in conjunction with the Bar's Annual Meeting

    Date: Thursday, September 20, 2012
    Time: 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Location: DeVos Place, Grand Rapids
    Registration is requested to allow for proper facilities planning. Visit the Bar's Annual Meeting page for more details.