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Webinar focuses on neurodivergent youth in the justice system
October 23
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on “Supporting Neurodivergent Youth and Their Families in the Justice System” Friday, October 23, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
This webinar will provide information about neurodivergence, with a focus on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Attendees will learn about the characteristics of ADHD and ASD, explore the implications of neurodivergence for individuals, and gain practical strategies for better supporting justice-involved youth and their families.
Several key topics will be addressed, including:
• Practical tools and approaches for professionals who work with neurodivergent youth and families, including court staff and judicial officers.
• How neurodivergence may influence the behaviors, communication, and interactions of youth and their families within the justice system.
• The importance of adopting a strengths-based approach that recognizes and builds upon the unique abilities, perspectives, and needs of neurodivergent individuals.
Speaking at the webinar will be Christa Lindemer, social worker, Juvenile Justice Clinic, University of Michigan Law School.
The webinar is designed for judges, referees, court administrators, juvenile probation officers, caseworkers and supervisors, prosecutors, defense attorneys, social service providers, MDHHS juvenile justice caseworkers and supervisors, child welfare specialists, Juvenile Justice County Implementation Team members, and other juvenile justice stakeholders.
To register for the free webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Once registration is accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar.

Attorneys examine ‘Website Privacy’ online
October 27
McDonald Hopkins will present the webinar “Website Privacy: From the playbook to the field” on Tuesday, October 27, from noon to 1 p.m.
A privacy policy and cookie banner are only the starting point. As class actions, wiretapping claims, and regulatory enforcement continue to expand, businesses must understand how their websites actually collect, use and share visitor data—and whether those practices align with their disclosures and consent mechanisms.
McDonald Hopkins attorneys Jared Brown and Christa Kumming will examine website privacy from both the litigation and compliance perspectives. Drawing on their experience defending website-tracking claims and advising businesses on privacy compliance, they will discuss how pixels, cookies and other marketing technologies create legal exposure; what recent claims and enforcement trends mean for businesses; and the practical steps companies can take to reduce risk.
Topics include:
• Website privacy litigation and enforcement trends
• Pixel tracking, wiretapping and related privacy claims
• Website consent and cookie-banner requirements
• Privacy policies and transparency obligations
• Marketing technology configurations and data flows
• Coordination among legal, marketing and technology teams
• Practical measures for reducing litigation and regulatory risk
For additional information on the webinar, visit www.mcdonaldhopkins.com and click on “events.”

Association hosting membership meeting in Troy
October 27
The Association of Defense Trial Counsel will conduct a Membership Meeting on Tuesday, October 27, at Maggiano’s, 2089 W. Big Beaver Rd. in Troy.
The evening will feature speaker Mike Kramer who will discuss the MCCA with a Q&A afterwards.
To register for the meeting, email Jessica Hilewsky at jhilew sky@mcgrawmorris.com.

‘Reimagining the Supreme Court’ explored online
October 27
The National Association of Public Defenders (NAPD) and the Brennan Center for Justice will present an in-depth virtual discussion on ethics reform and 18-year term limits for U.S. Supreme Court justices. “Reimagining the Supreme Court: Structural Reform and Its Impact on Justice” will take place online Tuesday, October 27, from 2 to 3 p.m.
For public defenders, the Supreme Court is not abstract. It shapes the constitutional rules governing searches and seizures, interrogations, sentencing, habeas corpus, effective assistance of counsel, and access to federal courts. The stability, legitimacy, and accountability of the court directly affect the rights of defendants and the strategic decisions defense counsel make at every stage of litigation.
This webinar will examine the constitutional foundations of proposed ethics reforms and fixed 18-year terms – such as 18 years of active service before transitioning to “senior status,” including key questions under Article III and separation of powers doctrine. Panelists will explore how such reforms could be enacted by statute versus a constitutional amendment. Panelists will also discuss how different reforms might affect the court’s composition and decision-making over time.
Critically, the program will address practical implications for criminal defense practitioners:
• How might enforceable ethics rules influence recusal decisions in high-stakes criminal cases?
• Would staggered term limits change the long-term trajectory of criminal procedure jurisprudence?
• How could structural reform affect strategic litigation, preservation of issues, and Supreme Court advocacy?
Designed for defense lawyers, appellate advocates, and constitutional litigators, this program will provide a practice-oriented examination of how Supreme Court reform proposals could shape the future of criminal law and the rights of the accused.
Cost for the webinar is $50. To register, visit https://thenapd.org/events.

‘Modern Court Governance Course’ presented online
October 27-28
The National Center for State Courts will present a virtual “Modern Court Governance Course” October 27-28 and November 3-4 from noon to 4 p.m. each day.
This course provides court leaders with tools they can use to preserve and enhance governance mechanisms used by the court.
Court governance refers to the policies, procedures, and traditions that determine how courts are administered, how court administration decisions are made, and who has decision-making authority. Effective court governance is the foundation for ensuring that courts function in a predictable and consistent manner that supports fundamental principles, such as access to justice and due process of law.
A court governance structure should provide guidance to court managers and supervisors about how policies and practices are decided and implemented.
After attending this course, participants will be able to:
• Identify key court governance principles.
• Examine federal, state, and local court governance models.
• Assess benefits and challenges associated with court governance models and identify potential areas for change in their own court.
• Explore the use of court governance principles to guide management, planning, and leadership decisions.
• Discuss the role of court managers and judicial officers in fostering a system of responsive and effective modern court governance.
This course is designed for a wide range of court professionals, including individuals seeking CCE certification, court administrators, judges, clerks, managers, IT professionals, policy and decision-makers, court improvement teams, researchers, and analysts.
Cost for the online course is $495. To register, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education & events.”

Juvenile court staff training offered online
October 27-29
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a “Basic Interviewing, Counseling, and Communication Techniques Webinar” Tuesday through Thursday, October 27-29, beginning at 9 a.m. each day via Zoom.
This webinar is held pursuant to Michigan Supreme Court Administrative Order 1985-5, which states, in part: “A probation officer/caseworker . . . must complete the Michigan Judicial Institute certification training for juvenile court staff within one year after date of employment.” (Administrative Order No. 1985-5, § I.C.1.b.1.) Participation in this training webinar is one segment of the certification process. The other segment is successful completion of the juvenile probation officer/caseworker certification examination, based upon the self-paced Juvenile Probation Officer/Caseworker Self-Instructional training manual.
To register for the free webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.” Once registration is accepted, attendees will receive the link to join the webinar.

Michigan Defense Trial Counsel to conduct 2026 Winter Meeting in Novi
October 30
The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) will conduct its 2026 Winter Meeting, titled “Meeting The Challenge: A New Defense Model,” on Friday, October 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sheraton Detroit Novi, 21111 Haggerty Road in Novi.
The program schedule will include:
• 8:30 a.m.—Vendor Networking + Breakfast
• 9 a.m.—Welcome
• 9:10 a.m.—“Defending Healthcare Heroes,” presented by John E. Hall Jr., Hall Booth Smith PC
• 10:10 a.m.—Vendor Networking + Refreshment Break
• 10:30 a.m.—Keynote: “Telling the Defense Story,” presented by David Mann
• Noon—Lunch + Presentations
• 1:15 p.m.—“Unsubstantiated Anchoring: Paintings and Jets and Baseball Contracts, Oh My!,” presented by Mike Cook – Collins Einhorn Farrell PC
• 2 p.m.—Panel: “The Future of Defense,” featuring Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Allen; Victoria Lehman of Giarmarco, Mullins, & Horton PC; Eric Ramar of Ottenwess Law; Ardijana Ivezaj of McDonald, Baas, & Livingston PLLC; and moderator Destiny Hughes of Foster, Swift, Collins, & Smith
• 3 to 4 p.m.—Defense Network Reception
During the luncheon, the MDTC/MAJ (Michigan Association for Justice) Respected Advocate Award will be presented. The MDTC annually gives the award to a member of the plaintiff’s bar for the purpose of recognizing and honoring the individual’s history of successful representation of clients and adherence to the highest standards of ethics. The MAJ does the same annually for a defense practitioner to promote mutual respect and civility.
Cost for the Winter Meeting is $279.28 for MDTC members, $348.65 for non-members, and a new member special of $332.63 which includes the cost of meeting and one year of membership. The registration fee includes program, lunch, and breaks.
The Defense Network Reception is an additional fee of $15 for MDTC members and $35 for non-members. Judges may attend for free.
To register, visit www.mdtc.org/event/2026-annual-winter-meeting.

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