Wolverine Bar presents 'A Monte Carlo Affair' at 53rd Annual Barristers' Ball

Each year, Metro Detroit's attorneys judges, politicians, and guests gather to celebrate the Wolverine Bar Association's annual Barristers' Ball--a festive event that honors high achievers in law, recognizes the association's history, and raises funds for law student scholarships, clerkships, and other charitable efforts. "A Monte Carlo Affair" is this year's theme for the 53rd Annual Barristers' Ball which will be hosted Saturday, April 12, beginning at 9 p.m. at the Motor City Casino Hotel Grand Ballroom in Detroit. Tickets for the black-tie affair are $100. The Wolverine Bar Association (WBA) was established in the 1930s by a group of African-American attorneys who brought together the energies and talents of lawyers who were admitted to practice throughout Michigan. The Ball will honor the WBA's commitment to diversity, excellence in the legal profession, and improvement to the quality of life in Metropolitan Detroit. Most notably, the Barristers' Ball provides critical funding for the Wolverine Bar Foundation, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization which is the charitable arm of the WBA. "It is through the continued, generous support of legal professionals, business leaders, and community stakeholders that the WBA has been able to carry out its mission for more than 80 years," said Ronda Tate, WBA president and senior associate at Lewis Munday PC. "The Michigan legal community is full of attorneys and judges who have benefitted from a myriad of professional and educational opportunities offered by the WBA such as the Summer Clerkship Program, Federal Judicial Externship Program, and Minority Bar Passage Program, as well as the numerous scholarships that have been awarded by the Foundation. "In addition to promoting the success of the law students, the WBA hosts pipeline programs directed towards middle and high school students to expose them to a career in law," Tate noted. "The WBA's impact also extends to the local community through a variety of outreach programs, legal clinics, and the provision of pro bono services. The Ball provides an excellent forum for celebrating these endeavors while enjoying an entertaining evening of networking with key members of the legal and business communities." The Barristers' Ball is preceded by the President's Reception, beginning at 7 p.m., where scholarships will be awarded to high-achieving law students. The Ball will feature food, live entertainment, and dancing. To purchase Barristers' Ball tickets or tables, call 313-962-0250, or email WBAoffice@ameritech.net, or go online to www.53rdbarristersball.eventbrite.com. To learn more about the WBA and the Wolverine Bar Foundation, visit www.wolverinebar.org. Published: Wed, Mar 12, 2014

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