ABA Death Penalty Representation Project marks 40th anniversary
Published: October 28, 2026
The ABA Death Penalty Representation Project marked its 40th anniversary at its 2026 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event on Sept. 17 in Washington, D.C.
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Duly Noted
October 28, 2026Alena M. Clark-Sullivan will serve this year as chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Representative Assembly. Clark-Sullivan was sworn in by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh during the RA meeting September 18, in Troy.
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Michigan Law AI Clinic students present tools that expand access to the legal system and to justice
October 28, 2026
How can AI improve access to the legal system and to justice? This semester, as part of the AI Law and Policy Clinic, 20 Michigan Law students partnered with courts, legal aid organizations, and other nonprofits to identify barriers and challenges—and then design AI-assisted tools to help. At a recent showcase, they presented their prototypes and solicited feedback from members of the judiciary and other stakeholders.
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Bradley A. Fowler selected as a 2026 Leader in the Law
October 28, 2026Mika Meyers attorney Brad Fowler was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2026 Leader in the Law. Many attorneys were nominated but only 34 were selected for this award.
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Detroit attorney becomes the 92nd State Bar president
October 22, 2026Erika L. Bryant was sworn in as the 92nd President of the State Bar of Michigan by Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh on September 18, during the Presidential Inauguration and Awards Luncheon at the Detroit Marriott Troy — becoming just the second Black woman to hold the State Bar of Michigan’s highest office. Her rise to the presidency also marks the first time in State Bar history that two women have served as back-to-back presidents.
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