Public Policy Update from the State Bar of Michigan
 
 
 

July 21, 2025
Volume 23, Issue 27


In the Capitol

Legislation Introduced 07/15–07/17
Last week bills were introduced in the following areas of law:

In the Hall of Justice

APPOINTMENTS
ADM File No. 2025-01: Appointment of Chief Judge of the 57th District Court
Issued: 7/9/25
Effective: 8/1/25

At the Bar

NEWS
Judicial Tenure Commission fills vacant seat in special election
Dawn N. Ison was recently elected to fill a partial term on the Judicial Tenure Commission.

Judicial Vacancy – 36th District Court, City of Detroit
Applications must be submitted electronically and received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025.

July On Balance Podcast confronts mental health crisis in legal profession
Attorneys face higher rates of mental illness, divorce, alcoholism, and other effects of high stress than the general population and people in most other professions.

Michigan Supreme Court Seeks Applicants for State Bar Board of Commissioners, Attorney Grievance Commission
The deadline to apply for both positions is July 23, 2025.


Links of Interest

SBM Public Policy Resource Center
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Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Legislature
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