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LEARN TO MAKE YOUR PRACTICE ACCESSIBLE—JUNE 24, 2025
Join us for a lunch-and-learn webinar hosted by the State Bar of Michigan to better understand disability issues and ensure your legal services are accessible.
The free webinar “Disability: How to Provide Accessible Legal Services for All” is set for noon, June 24, 2025, via Zoom. Register here.
Michigan attorney Ashley Jacobson will provide an overview of the basic concepts attorneys should understand—including what it means to be disabled, what accommodations can help clients obtain effective legal assistance, and how an attorney’s disability can impact their practice.
Jacobson is a disability rights attorney, disability counselor, and assessment specialist. She provides advice and counsel to lawyers and clients on legal matters where disability is a factor.
FACE OF JUSTICE
The State Bar of Michigan’s Face of Justice program connects young people with experienced legal professionals to answer questions, jumpstart networking, and demystify the route to becoming an attorney. From in-person presentations to virtual mentoring events, Face of Justice programs can be designed to accommodate student groups of all ages and sizes.
Modeled after programs developed by the National Association of Women Judges, Face of Justice is an integral part of the State Bar of Michigan’s ongoing work to build and support pathways for students into the legal profession. As part of Face of Justice, students meet virtually with multiple volunteer attorney mentors in our "speed networking" events. Interested in having Face of Justice at your school? Sign up for more information here.
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