The State Bar of Michigan’s new Board of Commissioners president and officers will be sworn in at the 2024 Presidential Inauguration and Awards Luncheon Sept. 19 at the Detroit Marriott Troy.
Tickets are now available for the State Bar of Michigan’s 2024 Presidential Inauguration and Awards Luncheon at which the SBM will bestow its highest honors and swear in the new Board of Commissioners president and officers.
The annual event is set for noon Sept. 19 at the Detroit Marriott Troy.
State Bar of Michigan President Daniel D. Quick will pass the gavel to Joseph P. McGill, who will serve as the 90th president of the State Bar of Michigan in 2024-2025.
At its recent meeting, the Board of Commissioners elected David C. Anderson to serve as secretary in the 2024-2025 Bar year. He will join other incoming officers Joseph P. McGill as president, Lisa J. Hamameh as president-elect, Erika L. Bryant as vice president, and Thomas H. Howlett as treasurer.
Anderson is a shareholder at Collins Einhorn Farrell PC with more than 25 years of litigation experience focusing on defending professional and product liability claims. Also an author, Anderson speaks on topics related to professional and product liability claims.
Anderson has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2017 and previously served on the State Bar of Michigan Character and Fitness Committee. He is also a former president of the Oakland County Bar Association.
He graduated from the University of Michigan with honors and earned his law degree from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
The election of Anderson as secretary follows a Board decision earlier this year to change the order of service for officers. Incoming officers now serve as secretary then successively as treasurer, vice president, president-elect, and president.
The Board of Commissioners also appointed James L. Liggins Jr. to fill a vacancy in Commissioner District F serving southwest Michigan. Liggins serves as senior counsel for Warner Norcross + Judd. His practice encompasses several areas of law including construction litigation, property disputes and real estate concerns, as well as business contractual disputes, criminal defense, health care issues and emergency manager matters.
He is former board chair for Kalamazoo Defender, an indigent defense organization he co-founded. He also previously oversaw Michigan’s high school mock trial program. Hailing from Kalamazoo, Liggins is also passionate about serving his community and lends his time and knowledge to several charitable organizations.
The Presidential Inauguration & Awards Luncheon is also a chance to honor the winners of the State Bar’s highest honors will also be recognized and receive their awards at the luncheon.
The honorees are:
Roberts P. Hudson Award: Maura D. Corrigan
The State Bar of Michigan's highest honor, presented periodically to commend one or more lawyers for their unselfish rendering of outstanding and unique service to and on behalf of the State Bar of Michigan, the legal profession, and public.
Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award: Edward Plawecki, Jr., William Wolfson
Recognizes extraordinary governmental service by a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Champion of Justice Award: Marilena David, Andrew Densemo, Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio, Erika Riggs
Given to practicing lawyers and judges of integrity and adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession, superior professional competence, and an extraordinary professional accomplishment that benefits the nation, the state, or the local community in which the lawyer or judge lives.
John W. Reed Lawyer Legacy Award: Professor Gary Maveal
Given periodically to an educator from a Michigan law school whose influence on lawyers has elevated the quality of legal practice in our state.
John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award: Wendolyn Richards
Recognizes a Michigan lawyer who has made a significant pro bono contribution.
Liberty Bell Award: Elaine Stocking
Given by local bar associations in conjunction with Law Day to honor outstanding citizens within the local community. The SBM Awards Committee selects the statewide Liberty Bell Award winner from local bar winners submitted to the State Bar.
The annual event is set for noon Sept. 19 at the Detroit Marriott Troy.
State Bar of Michigan President Daniel D. Quick will pass the gavel to Joseph P. McGill, who will serve as the 90th president of the State Bar of Michigan in 2024-2025.
At its recent meeting, the Board of Commissioners elected David C. Anderson to serve as secretary in the 2024-2025 Bar year. He will join other incoming officers Joseph P. McGill as president, Lisa J. Hamameh as president-elect, Erika L. Bryant as vice president, and Thomas H. Howlett as treasurer.
Anderson is a shareholder at Collins Einhorn Farrell PC with more than 25 years of litigation experience focusing on defending professional and product liability claims. Also an author, Anderson speaks on topics related to professional and product liability claims.
Anderson has served on the Board of Commissioners since 2017 and previously served on the State Bar of Michigan Character and Fitness Committee. He is also a former president of the Oakland County Bar Association.
He graduated from the University of Michigan with honors and earned his law degree from University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
The election of Anderson as secretary follows a Board decision earlier this year to change the order of service for officers. Incoming officers now serve as secretary then successively as treasurer, vice president, president-elect, and president.
The Board of Commissioners also appointed James L. Liggins Jr. to fill a vacancy in Commissioner District F serving southwest Michigan. Liggins serves as senior counsel for Warner Norcross + Judd. His practice encompasses several areas of law including construction litigation, property disputes and real estate concerns, as well as business contractual disputes, criminal defense, health care issues and emergency manager matters.
He is former board chair for Kalamazoo Defender, an indigent defense organization he co-founded. He also previously oversaw Michigan’s high school mock trial program. Hailing from Kalamazoo, Liggins is also passionate about serving his community and lends his time and knowledge to several charitable organizations.
The Presidential Inauguration & Awards Luncheon is also a chance to honor the winners of the State Bar’s highest honors will also be recognized and receive their awards at the luncheon.
The honorees are:
Roberts P. Hudson Award: Maura D. Corrigan
The State Bar of Michigan's highest honor, presented periodically to commend one or more lawyers for their unselfish rendering of outstanding and unique service to and on behalf of the State Bar of Michigan, the legal profession, and public.
Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award: Edward Plawecki, Jr., William Wolfson
Recognizes extraordinary governmental service by a member of the State Bar of Michigan.
Champion of Justice Award: Marilena David, Andrew Densemo, Bonsitu Kitaba-Gaviglio, Erika Riggs
Given to practicing lawyers and judges of integrity and adherence to the highest principles and traditions of the legal profession, superior professional competence, and an extraordinary professional accomplishment that benefits the nation, the state, or the local community in which the lawyer or judge lives.
John W. Reed Lawyer Legacy Award: Professor Gary Maveal
Given periodically to an educator from a Michigan law school whose influence on lawyers has elevated the quality of legal practice in our state.
John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award: Wendolyn Richards
Recognizes a Michigan lawyer who has made a significant pro bono contribution.
Liberty Bell Award: Elaine Stocking
Given by local bar associations in conjunction with Law Day to honor outstanding citizens within the local community. The SBM Awards Committee selects the statewide Liberty Bell Award winner from local bar winners submitted to the State Bar.
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