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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
 Date: 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.
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