HEALTH CARE LAW SECTION

At its annual meeting on Sept. 19, the section thanked outgoing chair Rose Willis; welcomed incoming chair Deborah J. Williamson; honored Cara Jansma as a fellow; and recognized outgoing council members Patricia Stamler, Leslie Rojas-Whitworth, and Nicole Stratton. The section’s New Lawyers and Law Students Committee presented a virtual Lunch and Learn session for University of Detroit Mercy School of Law students on Oct. 25 and held an in-person event at Wayne State University Law School on Nov. 1.

PARALEGAL/LEGAL ASSISTANT SECTION

The State Bar of Michigan Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section met at Chartier & Nyamfukudza in Okemos on Oct. 21 for its annual retreat. The section’s officers, council, and committee members planned and discussed some exciting upcoming events, including the 2024 Annual Day of Education.

REAL PROPERTY LAW SECTION

Join the Real Property Law Section from March 7-9 at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa in Scottsdale, Arizona, for its 2024 winter conference. Limited rooms are available at book.passkey.com/go/RPLSWinterConference or by calling (800) 354-5892. If calling, be sure to request the RPLS Winter Conference special group rate.

SENIOR LAWYERS SECTION

As part of its annual meeting on Sept. 28, members elected James A. Carolan to serve as chair and Beth Swagman as vice chair. Stephen Olsen and Vince Romano were re-elected to their posts as secretary and treasurer, respectively. J. David Kerr, Denis Monahan, and Robert Thomas were chosen to fill at-large council member seats that expire Sept. 30, 2026.