Area attorney named to Board of Canvassers
Attorney Heather Cummings, of Novi, has been appointed to the Board of State Canvassers by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
The founding partner at Cummings Law Group, PLC., Cummings specializes in union-side labor law and employment rights at the state and federal level; provides pro bono legal services, including Election Day voter protection efforts; and volunteers as a cooperating attorney for the ACLU of Michigan.
Cummings additionally serves as chair of the ACLU Oakland County Lawyers' Committee. She holds a bachelor of arts in English from Alma College, a master's in library science from the University of Michigan, and a juris doctorate from Wayne State University Law School.
Cummings was appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing February 1 and expiring January 31, 2029. Cummings succeeds Jeanette Bradshaw, whose term is expiring.
The Board of State Canvassers canvasses and certifies statewide elections, elections for legislative districts that cross county lines, and all judicial offices except judge of the probate court. The Board of Canvassers consists of four members — two from each major political party.
The founding partner at Cummings Law Group, PLC., Cummings specializes in union-side labor law and employment rights at the state and federal level; provides pro bono legal services, including Election Day voter protection efforts; and volunteers as a cooperating attorney for the ACLU of Michigan.
Cummings additionally serves as chair of the ACLU Oakland County Lawyers' Committee. She holds a bachelor of arts in English from Alma College, a master's in library science from the University of Michigan, and a juris doctorate from Wayne State University Law School.
Cummings was appointed to represent Democrats for a term commencing February 1 and expiring January 31, 2029. Cummings succeeds Jeanette Bradshaw, whose term is expiring.
The Board of State Canvassers canvasses and certifies statewide elections, elections for legislative districts that cross county lines, and all judicial offices except judge of the probate court. The Board of Canvassers consists of four members — two from each major political party.
Applications being accepted for circuit court vacancy
Applications are now being accepted for a seat on the Wayne County Circuit Court to replace vacating Judge Charles S. Hegarty.
To be considered for this position, applicants must be a State Bar of Michigan member who meets the legal qualifications for this office. To be appointed, applicants must reside within the judicial district.
Judicial appointment questionnaire, writing samples, resume, and supplemental documents must be submitted using the online portal at www.michigan.gov/appointments and received by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31. Additional letters of recommendation can still be submitted after your initial submission to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.
Anyone with questions about the judicial appointments process can send questions to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.
To be considered for this position, applicants must be a State Bar of Michigan member who meets the legal qualifications for this office. To be appointed, applicants must reside within the judicial district.
Judicial appointment questionnaire, writing samples, resume, and supplemental documents must be submitted using the online portal at www.michigan.gov/appointments and received by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 31. Additional letters of recommendation can still be submitted after your initial submission to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.
Anyone with questions about the judicial appointments process can send questions to judicialappointments@michigan.gov.
Women’s Bar Book Club to meet Feb. 3
The Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, will present its next Book Club online Monday, February 3, beginning at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
For the February meeting, the club will be discussing “A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking” by T. Kingfisher.
To register for this discussion and receive the Zoom link, email Janine.M.Plourde@gmail.com.
For the February meeting, the club will be discussing “A Wizard's Guide to Defensive Baking” by T. Kingfisher.
To register for this discussion and receive the Zoom link, email Janine.M.Plourde@gmail.com.
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