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WMU-Cooley Law School Michigan campuses to hold graduation ceremony Jan. 24 in East Lansing


On Sunday, Jan. 24, the Michigan campuses of WMU-Cooley Law School—Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Auburn Hills—will host a commencement ceremony at the Wharton Center for the Performing Arts in East Lansing, Michigan.

The keynote will be presented by Megan Norris, principal, Miller Canfield Paddock and Stone, PLC, Detroit. Norris received her bachelor’s degree at Wesleyan University and her juris doctor degree at the University of Michigan Law School. Norris is a nationally recognized expert on the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).

Each entering class at WMU-Cooley bears the name of a distinguished member of the legal profession. The January 2016 class is named after William Howard Taft. Taft was the only person to serve as U.S. President (1909 -1913) and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (1921-1930).

 

April trial date set for man charged in shooting of judge
 

DETROIT (AP) — A trial has been scheduled for a man charged in the shooting of a federal judge during an attempted robbery at his Detroit home.

A Wayne County Circuit Court judge on Tuesday set an April 27 trial date for 23-year-old Kevin Smith of Detroit. He faces robbery, assault and other charges. The court also set a pretrial hearing date.

Defense lawyer John L. McWilliams says he has a large volume of transcripts of interviews, crime scene information and other material to review in the case.

Police say U.S. District Judge Terrence Berg was shot in the leg March 5 after being confronted while retrieving his trash can.

A second man is charged, but prosecutors say he’s a cooperating witness. They haven’t released his name.

 

Speed mentoring by FBA’s Master Lawyers and RISE committees
 

The Federal Bar Association’s Master Lawyers and RISE committees will present “Speed Mentoring” on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in room 115 of the Theodore Levin Courthouse in Detroit.  The program provides an opportunity for newer FBA members (7 years of practice or less) to personally meet and mingle with established attorneys who practice in the Eastern District of Michigan. Two attorneys will sit at each table and have a brief conversation with an established attorney. Space is limited. Lunch will be provided. Cost is $20 for FBA members and $30 for non-members. To register online, visit www.fbamich.org and click on “events.”  Anyone with questions may contact Christine Dowhan-Bailey at dowbaileycm@gmail.com or Brian Figot at fbamich@fbamich.org.
 

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