Law school unveils inclusive on-campus spaces for students
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law unveiled two new, inclusive, on-campus spaces for students—the Parents’ Nook and the Inclusion and Equity Lounge—at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 16, 2023 in an effort to further promote an inclusive campus as part of the school’s commitment to diversity and student-centered services.
The Parents’ Nook was an idea formed by Parents in Law, a student organization at Detroit Mercy Law that supports all who manage their law school experience while raising children, as a place where caretakers could study on campus with children. The nook differs from the library and the atrium because it is designated for children.
The space is stocked with toys and parents can study without concerns that others are being disrupted by children in the space.
The Inclusion and Equity Lounge was designed by Dr. Courtney Griffin, assistant dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. The Lounge is a designated space for diverse students to hold meetings, study, decompress, or otherwise utilize. It showcases the diversity at Detroit Mercy Law and is welcoming to all.
“These spaces are a testament to the law school’s collective vision, commitment to the student experiences, their families, and the diversity of student body,” commented Griffin. She, along with Deacon Kurt Godfryd, associate dean for Finance and Operations, led the administrative efforts that made both of these spaces possible.
‘Courtroom Civility and the Lost Art of Communication’ offered online
The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Courtroom Civility and the Lost Art of Communication” as a webinar Tuesday, January 9, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Times have changed in society and many say that civility is a lost art. Civility is the affording of others, respect, and the assumption of positive intentions until or unless otherwise demonstrated. Communication between all parties and the judiciary is an important aspect of court civility. This webinar will provide an overview of court etiquette and expectations for criminal attorneys. The webinar will include a discussion on communication and expectations, and end with Q&A. Speaking at the webinar will be Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Martha D. Anderson.
Credit has been approved with the OCBA for 1 Criminal credit and 1 Juvenile credit.
Cost for the webinar is $12 for OCBA members pre-registration and $25 for non-members pre-registration. Oakland County MIDC court appointed attorneys can attend for free.
To register for this webinar, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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