INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND MICHIGAN INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNOUNCE VACANCIES
The State Bar Board of Commissioners is seeking applications for three upcoming appointments. The deadline for applications is Friday, June 26, 2026.
Institute of Continuing Legal Education Executive Committee: One vacancy for a four-year term beginning October 1, 2026. The Role of Committee Members is to assist with the development and approval of institute education policies; formulate and promulgate necessary rules and regulations for the administration and coordination of the institute’s work; review and approve the institute’s annual budget and the activities contemplated to support the budget; and promote the activities of the institute whenever possible. The board meets three times a year, usually in February, June, and October.
Michigan Indian Legal Services Board of Trustees: Two vacancies for three-year terms beginning October 1, 2026. The MILS bylaws require that a majority of the board be American Indians. The board sets policy for a legal staff that provides specialized Indian law services to Indian communities statewide. The board hires an executive director and is responsible for operating the corporation in compliance with applicable law and grant requirements. Board members should have an understanding and appreciation for the unique legal problems faced by American Indians. Board members are responsible for setting priorities for the allocation of the scarce resources of the program. The board is accountable to its funding sources. The board meets on Saturdays, on a minimum quarterly basis, in Traverse City.
Applicants should submit a resume and a letter outlining their background and interest in the position to aowens@michbar.org. Applications received after the deadline indicated will not be considered.
BUSINESS LAW SEMINAR
A Business Law Section Seminar featuring 10 business court judges will occur on Thursday, May 7, 2026, 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM, at Troy Marriott. To register, contact Gerard Mantese, Chair of the In-House Counsel Committee of the BLS. Topics include Litigating in the Business Courts, Drafting Governance Documents, Employment Law, Artificial Intelligence, and Internal Investigations.
LEGAL SERVICES CORPORATION NOTICE OF GRANT FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2027
The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) announces the availability of grant funds to provide civil legal services to eligible clients during calendar year 2027. In accordance with LSC’s multiyear funding policy, grants are available for only specified service areas. The list of service areas (and their descriptions) where grant opportunities are open are available at https://www.lsc.gov/grants/basic-field-grant/lsc-service-areas/2027-service-areas-subject-competition. The Request for Proposals (RFP), which includes instructions for preparing the grant proposal, will be published at https://www.lsc.gov/grants-grantee-resources/our-grant-programs/basic-field-grant on or around April 13, 2026. Applicants must file a Pre-Application and the grant application through GrantEase: LSC’s grants management system.
Please visit https://www.lsc.gov/grants/basic-field-grant for filing dates, applicant eligibility, submission requirements, and updates regarding the LSC grants process. Please email inquiries pertaining to the LSC grants process to LSCGrants@lsc.gov.