SBM’s 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll applications now available online
The State Bar of Michigan’s 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll Application and Pro Bono Service Reporting Survey is now available for individual attorneys, solo practitioners, law firms, and corporations. The deadline for submission is April 30.
The Pro Bono Honor Roll recognizes those who support access-to-justice efforts by providing qualifying pro bono legal services to low-income individuals and families in Michigan. The 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll recognizes bono service performed during the 2023 calendar year.
Individual attorneys and firms have the option of remaining anonymous, but still are encouraged to report their qualifying pro bono service to the State Bar of Michigan by completing one of the applications below:
• 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll Application (Individual attorneys): https://michbar.wufoo.com/forms/2024-pro-bono-honor-roll-application-ind
• 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll Application (Firms & Corporations): https://mich bar.wufoo.com/forms/2024-pro-bono-honor-roll-application-firmcorp
In Michigan, pro bono service has become a well-established tradition among members of the legal profession. In 2023, more than 1,000 Michigan attorneys provided more than 42,500 hours of pro bono services. To view the 2023 Pro Bono Honor Roll, visit www.michbar.org/alawyerhelps/honorroll.
For additional information, contact the State Bar of Michigan’s Justice Initiatives Counsel at ALHProBonoHonorRoll@ michbar.org or 517-346-6412.
The Pro Bono Honor Roll recognizes those who support access-to-justice efforts by providing qualifying pro bono legal services to low-income individuals and families in Michigan. The 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll recognizes bono service performed during the 2023 calendar year.
Individual attorneys and firms have the option of remaining anonymous, but still are encouraged to report their qualifying pro bono service to the State Bar of Michigan by completing one of the applications below:
• 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll Application (Individual attorneys): https://michbar.wufoo.com/forms/2024-pro-bono-honor-roll-application-ind
• 2024 Pro Bono Honor Roll Application (Firms & Corporations): https://mich bar.wufoo.com/forms/2024-pro-bono-honor-roll-application-firmcorp
In Michigan, pro bono service has become a well-established tradition among members of the legal profession. In 2023, more than 1,000 Michigan attorneys provided more than 42,500 hours of pro bono services. To view the 2023 Pro Bono Honor Roll, visit www.michbar.org/alawyerhelps/honorroll.
For additional information, contact the State Bar of Michigan’s Justice Initiatives Counsel at ALHProBonoHonorRoll@ michbar.org or 517-346-6412.
Circuit court judges speak at ‘Luncheon Limine’ Feb. 8
In its continuing efforts to foster collegiality between the Oakland County bench and bar, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) will continue its “Luncheon Limine” brown bag lunch series between judges and attorneys online via Zoom. “Luncheon Limine: Court of Appeals” will take place Thursday, February 8, from noon to 1 p.m.
The Q&A series between judges and attorneys continues this February with a chance to meet and hear from Oakland County Circuit Court Judges Yasmine I. Poles and Kwamé L. Rowe. The judges will focus on criminal proceedings and will share their preferred protocols and procedures as well as advice and insight.
Participants can bring their questions (and their lunch) for an informal discussion of legal topics and practice issues.
This event is free for OCBA member and $15 for non-members. Space is limited. To register and receive the Zoom details, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.” For questions, contact Jennifer Quick at 248-334-3400.
The Q&A series between judges and attorneys continues this February with a chance to meet and hear from Oakland County Circuit Court Judges Yasmine I. Poles and Kwamé L. Rowe. The judges will focus on criminal proceedings and will share their preferred protocols and procedures as well as advice and insight.
Participants can bring their questions (and their lunch) for an informal discussion of legal topics and practice issues.
This event is free for OCBA member and $15 for non-members. Space is limited. To register and receive the Zoom details, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.” For questions, contact Jennifer Quick at 248-334-3400.
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