The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association (formerly known as the Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter) will conduct an information meeting regarding the formation of the association.  

The meeting will be offered online via Zoom on Monday, August 12, at 5 p.m. and Tuesday, August 20, at noon. The meetings are identical those interested should attend one or the other.

For additional information on how to join the free meeting, visit https://fbamich.org and click on “events.” For those unable to make the meeting and who would like additional information, email fbamich@fbamich.org.

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