The New Lawyers Division of the Michigan Association for Justice will host an Oktoberfest event as a Justice PAC fundraiser on Thursday, October 10.

The MAJ New Lawyers Division invites guests to join for beers and cheers from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Corner Bar, 344 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale.

Cost is $50 for supporter, $100 for patron, and $250 for host.  To register, visit www.michiganjustice.org/events. For additional information, call Laura Hornshaw at 517-321-3073 or email lhornshaw@michiganjustice.org.

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