Calendar
February 2026
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February 13
ICLE Calendar
35th Annual Drafting Estate Planning Documents livestream webcast will take place Thursday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 3 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $195, section members pay $175, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, ICLE basic partners pay $175, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.• • • • • • • • • • • •Estate Planning for Retirement Assets livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 3.5 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $195, section members pay $175, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, ICLE basic partners pay $175, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.• • • • • • • • • • • •Negotiating and Drafting a Property Settlement Agreement livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 5.25 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $425, Michigan new lawyers pay $395, and ICLE partners pay $395.• • • • • • • • • • • •31st Annual Health Law Institute, Thursday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to 6:05 p.m. at Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. This course, co-sponsored by the Health Care Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 5.75 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $395, section members pay $365, Michigan new lawyers pay $195, and ICLE partners pay $345.• • • • • • • • • • • •Course books, audio CDs, and MP3s for most seminars are available if unable to attend program. Video replays for some programs are also offered. For additional information or to charge reservations to VISA, MasterCard, or Discover, call 877-229-4350 or visit www.icle.org.
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February 13
Calendar of Events
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The Oakland County Bar Association will present a professional development webinar on “Bridging Divides: Maintaining Inclusive Legal Workplaces Amid Polarization” Tuesday, February 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Cost for the webinar is $30 for OCBA members; $20 for committee members; $20 for OCBA new lawyers and paralegals; $10 for OCBA students; and $45 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”17
The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center will present a webinar on “Youth Defense Updates” Tuesday, February 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. This training will provide attendees with updates on the state of juvenile law from both the courts and the Legislature. To register, visit www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”19
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present the Traffic Safety Training Program Webinar “Alcohol Plus Anything Equals Everything” on Thursday, February 19, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar will explore the topic of combining alcohol with other drugs, medications, or even food to give prosecutors and law enforcement a better understanding of how alcohol affects the brain, body, and public safety. To register for this free webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training.”19
The Women’s Bar Association, Oakland County Region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, along with the Wayne County region of WLAM will host a “Galentine’s Day Book Club” on Thursday, February 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mother Handsome, 14661 W. Eleven Mile Rd. in Oak Park. To celebrate Galentine’s Day and Black History Month, the evening will be spent discussing “Honey & Spice” by Bolu Babalola. This event will include free pizza, salad, snacks, and soft drinks. Space is limited. To secure a spot, email natasha-rao@hotmail.com.19
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Victim Services Training Unit will host an online lunch-time discussion between and among victim advocates. The Victim Advocates Lunch & Learn “Lettuce Talk” will take place online Thursday, February 19, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”19
The Wolverine Bar Association will celebrate Black History Month with a Trivia Night on Thursday, February 19, from 7 to 10 p.m. at Parlay Detroit, 1260 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. Friends, colleagues, and teams are all welcome to test their knowledge, socialize, and honor Black history. Cost is $25. To purchase tickets for the Trivia Night, visit https://givebutter.com/BHMTrivia.24
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Navigating the Specialty Court Restricted License Process in Your State Certified Problem-Solving Court Virtual Webinar” online Tuesday, February 24, from noon 1 p.m. via Zoom. The Michigan Department of State will inform attendees about the processes related to the Specialty Court Restricted License and Ignition Interlock Program for state-certified problem-solving courts. To register for the webinar, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.25
The Oakland County Bar Association will conduct its 21st Annual New Lawyers vs. The Board Challenge on Wednesday, February 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy. in Royal Oak. Everyone is welcome to join the fun. “Observer” tickets are available to soak up the excitement from the sidelines. Cost for the event is $40 for OCBA members and member guest tickets, $60 for non-members, and $25 for observers. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”25
The Association of Corporate Counsel Michigan Chapter and Kerr Russell will present an education and networking event exploring “Bankruptcy & Restructuring in 2026: Key Updates, Trends, and Protection Strategies for In-House Counsel.” The event will take place Wednesday, February 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Ally Detroit Center, 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2500, in Detroit. To register, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.25
Wayne State University Law School’s Black Student Association will conduct at “Black History Month Panel” on Wednesday, February 25, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Partrich Auditorium at Wayne Law, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. The panel will examine the central role that Detroiters and Michiganders play in shaping the present and future of democracy. To register for the free event, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”26
The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau (FOCB), offers the “New Friend of the Court Employees Webinar” Thursday, February 26 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar is designed for FOC staff with two years or less experience. To register for the training, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”27
The Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present “Everything You Need to Know About the MIDC (even if you don't take assignments!)” online Friday, February 27, from noon to 1 p.m. This session will review the MIDC’s standards and client-centered best practices for compliance. Speaking at the webinar will be MIDC Deputy Director Marla McCowan. Michigan criminal defense attorneys and defense support staff members can attend the webinar for free by visiting https://cdam.wildapricot.org.27
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a two-part webinar series, “Supporting Justice-Involved Youth and Families Through the Re-Entry Process.” On Friday, February 27, “Part 1: Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound and Serious Emotional Disturbance Waivers” will be presented from noon to 1 p.m. To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.”March
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McDonald Hopkins will present the webinar “Immigration Compliance at Work: Visas, I-9s, and Enforcement Trends” on Tuesday, March 3, from noon to 1 p.m. McDonald Hopkins’ labor and employment attorney David Schelberg (Detroit) will be among the speakers. For additional information on the webinar, visit www.mcdonaldhopkins.com and click on “events.”3
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present “In the Lunchroom with Juvenile Justice: Delinquency Petitions and Charging Open Forum” online Tuesday, March 3, beginning at noon via Zoom. The program will feature a short presentation followed by an open discussion time. There is no charge to attend but advance registration is required. To register, prosecutors and APAs should visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”4
The Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council (PACC) is pleased to present the Lunch & Learn Webinar “Miller Hearings – Legal and Practical Considerations” on Wednesday, March 4, from noon to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Prosecutors and APAs are invited to learn more about both the legal issues and some of the more practical steps in presenting cases to a trial judge. There is no charge to attend but advance registration is required. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”6
The Law Review at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host the 110th Law Review Symposium on Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the school’s downtown location, 651 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. This year’s symposium is titled “From Policy to Practice: Navigating AI in the Legal Profession.”Registration is required but is free and open to the public. To register, visit https://law.udmercy.edu/students/law-review/symposium/index.php.9
The Michigan Judicial Institute will continue its “Michigan Family Treatment Court Community of Practice (CoP) Series” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) online Monday, March 9, from 11 a.m to noon. FTC teams are encouraged to participate in sharing barriers they are experiencing, gaining knowledge on pertinent topics, offering support through challenges, and brainstorming solutions. To register for the online program, visit, https://cvent.me/2mmMRq.12
The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Luncheon Limine: Insights from the Visiting Judges” online Thursday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This month will feature three visiting judges from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court for an exclusive, behind-the-bench conversation. This event is free for OCBA member and $20 for non-members. To register and receive the Zoom details, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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