Welcome to your one-stop shop for section materials, resources, tools, and information. Here, you will also find affinity bar resources, civic education links, and other tools for section and bar association leaders. Please take a moment to review this entire landing page and become familiar with its layout and contents.  

If you have questions, comments, or need further assistance, please contact:

Jenn Hatter
SBM Lawyer Services and Outreach (LSO) Coordinator
(517) 346-6414
jhatter@michbar.org

Darin Day
SBM Director of Outreach
(517) 346-6330
dday@michbar.org

Section Orientation & Training Materials

Video Library

Contact Information for Sections

• Chair Roster
• Commissioner Liaisons to Sections
• Section Membership 2012–2022
• Section Demographics
• Recognized Bar Associations

Section Leadership

• Words of Wisdom
• Compliance Checklist
• Key Accountability Dates
• Section Event Planning Handbook
• Section Treasurer Information
• • Expense Reimbursement Form | Instructions
  • Payment Request | Instructions
  • Check Request Form
  • Check Transmittal Form

Services to Sections

• Core Services at No Charge
• Additional Services Price Menu
• Events Checklist
  • Sample Cancellation & Refund Policy
• Gavel Order Form
• Plaque Order Form

Additional Resources

• SBM Events Calendar
• SBM Strategic Plan
• Civic & Law Related Education Links
• Mentoring Center
• Professionalism Clearinghouse
• Lawyer Referral Service
• Public Policy Resource Center
• Requesting a New Section
• Criteria for Section Dissolution
• Social Media Policy for Sections
• Logo Policy for Sections
• SBM Design Standards

Join a Section

• For Law Students Online or Mail Form
• For Attorneys
  • Add a Section Online (after login, select Section Membership)
  • For Existing Bar Members (mail a check)
  • For New Bar Admittees (mail a check)
• For Non Attorneys
• For Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section

Section Annual Reports

• 2021-2022
• 2020-2021
• 2019-2020 2.7MB

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