The Metropolitan Detroit Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is gearing up for its 2024 Business Partner Expo. The Halloween-themed event will take place Wednesday, October 23, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Detroit Institute of Arts, 5200 Woodward Ave. in Detroit.

ALA will be awarding a prize for best decorated booth (no costumes or props).

ALA will also be collecting donations for the Play-Place Autism & Special Needs Center in Sterling Heights. It is a non-profit, volunteer run center that provides sensory haircuts, field trips, and special-needs, sensitive respite services for children. ALA is looking for art supplies such as acrylic paint, canvases, googly eyes, and any other art activities.

To register, email Deb Castillo at dcastillo@dickinson-wright.com.  For additional information, visit https://aladetroit.org.

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