The Social Security Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its 2024 Annual Meeting & Fall Seminar on Friday, September 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Vistatech Center on the campus of Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd. in Livonia.

This full-day event will feature presentations on recent and relevant changes in the world of Social Security.  Attendees will hear from seasoned experts on how to improve advocacy at different levels of review and troubleshoot common issues.  

For additional information or to register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/socsecurity/home.

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