Federal Bar schedules award luncheon
The Federal Bar Association (FBA), Eastern District of Michigan, will host the Wade H. McCree Jr. Award Luncheon for the Advancement of Social Justice on Wednesday, Feb. 26, beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Atheneum in Detroit
Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the University of Michigan football team, will be the keynote speaker.
The award honors individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions promoting economic or educational opportunity, or fighting discrimination involving race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, religion or economic status.
Cost for the luncheon is $55 for FBA members, $75 for non-members/guests.
To register, visit www.fbamich.org and click on “events.”
Two CDAM attorneys earn ‘Counsel’ award
The Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan (CDAM) has selected Lisa Kirsch Satawa of Birmingham and James R. Samuels of Big Rapids as recipients of its Right to Counsel Award.
This honor recognizes the significant contributions of individuals in the form of legal representation or other service.
Said CDAM President Elizabeth A. LaCossea: “More than 15 years ago, Jim and Lisa saw a void in training for young defense attorneys.
They put their heads and experience together as well as countless hours of their personal time to create and implement a training program called ‘A is for Attorney.’ This program has impacted hundreds of attorneys across the state.
“This dedication and leadership is why they earned a State Bar of Michigan award as well as the respect and accolades of CDAM.”
The CDAM’s annual awards banquet is set for Friday, March 13 at the Auburn Hills Marriott, Centerpoint Parkway.
For reservations, visit www.CDAMonline.org. Tickets are $75 per person.
Man raises the bar and bridge with his marriage proposal
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — A pair of civil engineers took their relationship to new heights atop a New Hampshire bridge.
Dan Del Tufo arranged to have the Memorial Bridge in Portsmouth lifted to its maximum height, and that's where he surprised Julia Kallmerten with a marriage proposal — so she could, in his words, “aggravate me for the rest of my life.”
She said yes.
The couple met at the University of New Hampshire, and both have worked on projects around the bridge, The Boston Globe reported Tuesday.
“This is not something we typically do, but through the description of the work they did at UNH and the work that (Julia) has done, DOT approved the request as long it could be tied to normal bridge maintenance operations,” said Eileen Meaney, communications officer for the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. “They were super cute, and we wish them the best.”
Del Tufo says he had to make the proposal on Saturday as special as she is. He brought their families to surprise Kallmerten after the proposal.
“We walked over to the north side of the bridge after and she raised her hand up and our families started cheering,” Del Tufo said.
“I’m going to think of that moment every time I see the bridge,” Kallmerten said.
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