'POWER Act Presentation' offered at federal courthouse

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, will host a “POWER Act Presentation” on Tuesday, August 9, from 11 a.m. to noon in the Detroit Room of the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse, 231 W. Lafayette in Detroit.

The presentation—covering the Pro Bono Work to Empower and Represent Act of 2018—is in conjunction with the chapter’s pro bono committee and will provide information to lawyers who may be interested in providing pro bono services to survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. 

The event is free. Registration is not required but appreciated, and light refreshments will be served. Register online by visiting www.fbamich.org and clicking on “events.”