Michigan attorneys will soon get many new opportunities to learn about and connect with legal services organizations in their communities and to explore volunteer possibilities.
Next month, the State Bar of Michigan’s Pro Bono Initiative will launch its first ever Michigan Pro Bono Fairs to coincide with Pro Bono Month.
“These fairs are a practical and efficient way for attorneys to learn more about legal service organizations and the programs they offer that help thousands of people in Michigan who are in urgent need of civil legal aid,” said State Bar President Julie I. Fershtman. “The need has clearly grown as funding for legal services has been dwindling. And although Michigan's legal community has been generous with its time and financial support, more help is needed.
Fershtman said she urged all attorneys across Michigan to seriously consider attending one of the fairs in their area.
The schedule for events follows:
Oakland & Macomb Pro Bono Fair
4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 6, 2011
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Auburn Hills Campus
2630 Featherstone
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
For more information contact Dionnie Wynter at (248) 751-7800, Ext. 7742.
Detroit Pro Bono Fair
4-6:40 p.m. Oct. 11, 2011
Dykema Gossett
Renaissance Center
Tower 400, 23rd Floor
Detroit, MI 48243
For more information contact Heidi Naasko at (734) 214-7710.
Grand Rapids Pro Bono Fair
11:30-1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2011
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Grand Rapids Campus
111 Commerce Ave. S.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
For more information contact Karen Rowlader at (616) 301-6800, Ext. 6708.
Lansing Pro Bono Fair
4-6:30 p.m. Oct. 17, 2011
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Lansing Campus
300 S. Capital Ave.
Lansing, MI 48933
For more information contact Dionnie Wynter at (248) 751-7800, Ext. 7742.
For more information, contact SBM Pro Bono Service Counsel Robert Mathis at 517.346.6412 or rmathis@mail.michbar.org
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