The D. Augustus Straker Bar Association, Wolverine Bar Association, and the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will host their Holiday Party on Thursday, December 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at LYV Detroit, 20238 Livernois in Detroit.

The event will feature live DJ, appetizers, and handcrafted cocktails.  Net proceeds from the party will benefit a local charity of Michigan

Cost is $25 for Straker, Wolverine, and BWLAM members; $35 for non-members; and $15 for students. To register, visit https://strakerlaw.org/meetinginfo.php.

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