January
6
The State Bar of Michigan’s
Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program (LJAP) is offering a free, confidential virtual support group for attorneys to help each other work through stress, improve their overall well-being to maximize professional competency, and connect with their peers. Meetings will begin Tuesday, January 6, and take place via Zoom on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, from 6-7 p.m., ending February 25. To register for the group, visit
www.michbar.org/generalinfo/ljap/home.
7
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Juvenile Justice
&?School Safety Training Project will present the webinar
“Improving
Public Safety and Outcomes for Youth in Michigan” on Wednesday, January
7, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. This presentation will include
information on how the mandatory screenings tools and assessments should
be employed. There is no charge to attend but registration is
required. To register, prosecutors and APAs should visit
https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
8
The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will present its third event in its Women’s Series with
“Devil in the Details” on Thursday, January 08, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the offices of Warner Norcross + Judd, 2715 Woodward Ave., Suite 300, in Detroit. The interactive program will feature “Your Benchmark Coach” Elizabeth Jolliffe and a lineup of many local female District Court, Bankruptcy Court, and magistrate judges. Cost is $49 for members and $68 for non-members and guests. To register, visit
https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”
10
The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will present a
Vision Boards program on Saturday, January 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Baldwin Public Library, 300 W. Merrill St. in Birmingham. This interactive event with Zenell Brown will guide participants through a step-by-step process to visualize and manifest goals and aspirations. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. To register, visit
https://womenlawyers.org and click on “events.”
12
The Michigan Judicial Institute continues its
“Michigan Family Treatment Court Community of Practice (CoP) Series” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) online Monday, January 12, from 11 a.m. to noon via Zoom. 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, visit
https://cvent.me/KOKO45.
13
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present
“Problem-Solving Courts Certification Process” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) online Tuesday, January 13, from 10 a.m to noon via Zoom. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of the PSC certification process, what is required to achieve certification, and the certification site visit process. For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.
14
The Oakland County Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee will present a webinar on
“Litigation Mastery: Strategically Navigating Court Rules, Procedures and Discovery” Wednesday, January 14, from noon to 1 p.m. This Zoom seminar will provide insights from speakers who have served in both circuit courts and private practice. Cost is $30 for OCBA members; $20 for committee members, OCBA new lawyers, and paralegals; $10 for OCBA students; and $45 for non-members. To register, visit
www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
14
The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) will conduct a
Lunch & Learn event Wednesday, January 14, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Judicial Conference Room of the Oakland County Circuit Court, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. in Pontiac. Hosted by Judge Lorie Savin, the program will feature Rabbi Caytak who will share inspiring insights relevant to attorneys’ professional and spiritual lives. Kosher lunch will be provided free of charge. To register, visit
www.jewishbar.org and click on “events.”
14
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present the
“Allowing Accompaniment Services in Legal Proceedings: AO–2025-1 Webinar” on Wednesday, January 14, from noon to 1p.m. This webinar discusses the recent Supreme Court Administrative Order that authorizes a pilot program for Accompaniment Services. To register, visit
www.courts.michigan.gov/events.
15
Real Property Law Section (RPLS) of the State Bar of Michigan will present a virtual program on
“Recent Legislation and Hot Topics on the Horizon” Thursday, January 15, from 3 to 4 p.m. The online program provides and opportunity to stay up to date on recent legislation and executive orders, and get a preview of new legislation, that may be on the horizon. Registration fees are $25 for RPLS members and $5 for non-section members. To register, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/realproperty/home.
15
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present the Traffic Safety Training Program Webinar
“Intoxilyzer 9000 Training and Certification Concerns—What Officers and Prosecutors Need to Know” on Thursday, January 15, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for this free webinar, visit
https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training.”
15
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present
“PSC/SSSPP Grant Reallocation and Contract Amendments (Virtual) Training” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) on Thursday, January 15, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the webinar, visit
https://cvent.me/Za3v7m.
16
The leaders of the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) will be conducting their annual Future Planning Meeting in Detroit and would like to hold a
meet and greet for any members, non-members, or prospective members. The event will take place Friday, January 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hilton Detroit Downtown - Fort Shelby 525 W. Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit. To register for the free event, visit
www.mdtc.org/event/2026-defense-network-reception.
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The New Lawyers Committee of the Oakland County Bar Association will present a
“Business & Basketball” event on Saturday, January 17, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Attendees will enjoy exclusive ticket savings in the gondola seating ($41.80 each), access to a designated networking area, and a free Pistons item. To register, visit
www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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Butzel is hosting a complimentary webinar titled
“Navigating the New Federal Contracting Landscape” on Wednesday, January 28, from 11 a.m. to noon, Click Here to Register. Butzel attorney Derek Mullins will lead the discussion. To register, visit
https://bit.ly/4aZ08uJ.
February
12
The
8th Annual State Bar of Michigan Business Law Symposium, “Mediation Mastery,” is planned for Thursday, February 12, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gem Theatre in downtown Detroit. Tickets cost $135 for those attending in person and $50 for those who elect to go the virtual route. Registration information is available at
www.bizsymposium.com. Anyone with questions may email Mark Rossman at mark@rossmanpc.com.
