I. India Geronimo named director of the Keith Collection
I. India Geronimo has been named Director of the Damon J. Keith Law Collection of African American Legal History.
Geronimo previously served as a law clerk to Judge Damon J. Keith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and more recently clerked for the Constitutional Court of South Africa. Previously, she clerked for the Honorable Robert L. Carter in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and was as an attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union Racial Justice Program, where she was the Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellow. She has been involved in litigation and advocacy surrounding a variety of civil rights issues.
“I am pleased to welcome Ms. Geronimo to Wayne Law,” said Wayne Law Dean Robert M. Ackerman. “Her legal expertise combined with her commitment to upholding Judge Keith’s legacy will benefit the Wayne Law immeasurably.” Geronimo will also be working with the Keith Center to develop programming around its “education as a civil right” initiative.
The Keith Collection, which houses exhibits such as Marching Toward Justice and Saluting a Giant, was created to meet the need for a central repository for the nation’s African American legal history. The collection is dedicated to recording the history of African American lawyers and judges. It was firmly established upon the founding contribution of papers and records by Judge Keith.
DMBA ‘Drink’n’Learn’ series launches with Judge Murphy Feb. 17
The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association’s “Drink’n’Learn” series kicks off from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 17 at Foran’s Grand Trunk at 612 Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
Judge Stephen Murphy III will be the inaugural expert for the DMBA’s new “Drink ‘n’ Learn” series, designed to combine expert advice and observations with relaxed networking opportunities.
Murphy, who has served on the bench of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan since 2008, is also a former U.S. Attorney, Department of Justice litigator, and member of the General Motors Legal Staff.
Drawing on his myriad of experiences and observations, Murphy will briefly share stories of adventures and misadventures in the law.
Afterward, there will be ample opportunity for questions, comments, and camaraderie.
Enjoy happy hour prices while you join your peers for continuing legal education in a relaxed setting. No admission charge for DMBA members; non-members pay just $5.
For more information, contact Mitzy Sharp Futro at (313) 961-6120 x201 or email msharpfutro@detroitlawyer.org.
Holiday Hours
The Third Circuit Court Civil, Criminal and Family Division will be closed on Monday, Feb. 21, in observance of President’s Day.
The 36th District Court will be closed, except for felony arraignments, on Monday Feb. 21 in observance of President’s Day.
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