Nominations sought for Leonard R. Gilman Award
The FBA is seeking nominations for the Leonard R. Gilman Award which will be presented at its annual Gilman Award Luncheon on April 24, 2018. The Gilman Award is given annually to an outstanding practitioner of criminal law who exemplifies the excellence, professionalism, and commitment to public service of Len Gilman, who was U.S. Attorney. Alan Gershel, former Chief of the Criminal Division of the Eastern District of Michigan U.S. Attorney’s office, wrote of him,
“As the United States Attorney (Len) instilled a level of excellence, professionalism and commitment to public service that exists to his day... (and) his presence is felt every day in numerous, often subtle ways. Whether it be in the recognition that depriving a person of his liberty is an awesome responsibility that requires the utmost care or in the treating of others with respect, his influence is never far. Lenny was the paradigm of what a prosecutor should be. He balanced aggressive advocacy with compassion. Trumanesque in his language and passion, his guiding principle to many a young prosecutor was to do the right thing. In a time when respect is becoming harder to find, he demanded it from those who worked for him. While he always took his work seriously he never took himself too seriously. A smile and self-deprecating sense of humor could disarm the most strong-willed adversary.”
Submit nominations for the Gilman Award to FBA Chapter Executive Director Mindy Herrmann at fbamich@fbamich.org. Nomination deadline is March 30, 2018.
Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony to be held May 29
The Younger Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association is hosting the 2018 Supreme Court Admissions Ceremony on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at the United States Supreme Court. As in years past, the justices will be invited to attend a breakfast reception after the ceremony. Although the Younger Lawyers Division sponsors the event, FBA members of all ages and levels of practice are welcome to participate.
While some believe that the highlight of the day is being sworn in before the Supreme Court justices in the historic courtroom of the highest court in the land, many others find the breakfast reception to be equally memorable. Each year one or two justices attend the reception. Joining the most elite bar in the United States is an experience that will last a lifetime.
Applications will be accepted starting March 1, 2018, and must be submitted, along with the appropriate payment, by 5 p.m. (EDT) on April 9, 2018. Visit www.fedbar.org for more information and to download a copy of the application. Contact Anthony Jones at (571) 481-9113 with any questions.
Detroit Legal Services Clinic set for March 27
The Detroit Legal Services Clinic provides information and advice from volunteer attorneys in the areas of: divorce, child support, domestic relations issues, expungements, self-representation, and general civil law. The clinic is from 12-3 p.m. Tuesday, March 27 at the Penobscot Building, 13th Floor, Smart Detroit Conference Rooms, 645 Griswold in Detroit. For more information, contact Mary Kovari at mkovari@detroitlawyer.org or (313) 961-6120, ext. 206.
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