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The State Bar of Michigan respects diversity as an element of professionalism, improving access to justice, building public trust in the rule of law, and improving Michigan’s justice system.

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BRUNCH FOR BARS

Brunch for Bars Registration buttonThe State Bar of Michigan invites you to join us for Brunch for Bars on Sunday, April 26, to network and collaborate with bar leaders from around the state. This annual event is a way for us to come together the morning after the Wolverine Bar's Barristers' Ball. Please join us for networking and a short program on legal deserts.

Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Fort Pontchartrain Hotel, 2 Washington Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48226
Cost: $15 per person

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Information on booking an overnight stay at Fort Pontchartrain Hotel is available here.

Agenda

10:30 a.m.   Brunch available, open networking
11:15 a.m.   Opening and welcome
11:30 a.m.   Legal Deserts Collaborative Discussion
12:30 p.m.  Bar Association Sharing and Networking
1:30 p.m.    Wrap up


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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.

  • Personalized to meet your group's needs
  • Programming for elementary through law school students
  • Virtual or in-person
  • LinkedIn networking group

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.


UPCOMING EVENTS

March 18 - At the Hall of Justice with Wayne State
March 20 - At 36th District Court with Pershing High School
April 16 - With UDM
April 29 - At Hall of Justice with Grand Ledge High School

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