Eight candidates seek seats on OCBA board
The Nominating Committee has finalized the slate of candidates for the 2025 Oakland County Bar Association election to its board of directors.
There are five three-year term seats and one two-year term seat to be filled in the election, which will take place for OCBA members through an online ballot open from 8 a.m. on May 1 to 5 p.m. on May 9.
The candidates include: Jennifer Henderson of the Oakland County Road Commission; incumbent Victoria King of the Oakland County Circuit Court; incumbent Julie Kosovec of Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco; incumbent Jennifer Lord of Sterling Employment Law; James Martone of Dickinson Wright; Stephen McKenney of Altior Law; incumbent Layne Sakwa of Fried Saperstein Sakwa; and Thomas Vitu of Advocate Mediation.
There are five three-year term seats and one two-year term seat to be filled in the election, which will take place for OCBA members through an online ballot open from 8 a.m. on May 1 to 5 p.m. on May 9.
The candidates include: Jennifer Henderson of the Oakland County Road Commission; incumbent Victoria King of the Oakland County Circuit Court; incumbent Julie Kosovec of Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco; incumbent Jennifer Lord of Sterling Employment Law; James Martone of Dickinson Wright; Stephen McKenney of Altior Law; incumbent Layne Sakwa of Fried Saperstein Sakwa; and Thomas Vitu of Advocate Mediation.
MJI webinar to focus on ‘Enhancing Public Trust’ April 9
The Michigan Judicial Institute is pleased to provide the “Enhancing Public Trust Through Bench-Community Connections Webinar” on Wednesday, April 9, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
What should a judge say when presenting to a third-grade classroom? What if a judge gets invited to speak at the rotary club? This webinar will offer inspiration, resources, and strategies for judges to excel in community-based engagements and show how the judicial branch affects everyday life.
This program is eligible for continuing judicial education (CJE) credit: [1.0 Integrity & Demeanor].
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
What should a judge say when presenting to a third-grade classroom? What if a judge gets invited to speak at the rotary club? This webinar will offer inspiration, resources, and strategies for judges to excel in community-based engagements and show how the judicial branch affects everyday life.
This program is eligible for continuing judicial education (CJE) credit: [1.0 Integrity & Demeanor].
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
‘Meet the Judges’ event set for April 10 in Birmingham
The New Lawyers Committee of the Oakland County Bar Association will host its “Meet the Judges” event on Thursday, April 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham,
Judges from the Oakland County District, Probate, and Circuit courts, along with judges from the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan have been invited to this annual event.
In addition to networking, attendees can check out the items that will be up for bid at this year’s silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Oakland County Children’s Village.
Cost to attend the event is $50 for OCBA new lawyers (82500+), paralegals, admin assistants, and students; $60 for OCBA members; $80 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
Judges from the Oakland County District, Probate, and Circuit courts, along with judges from the Michigan Court of Appeals, Michigan Supreme Court, U.S. Bankruptcy Court and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan have been invited to this annual event.
In addition to networking, attendees can check out the items that will be up for bid at this year’s silent auction. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to Oakland County Children’s Village.
Cost to attend the event is $50 for OCBA new lawyers (82500+), paralegals, admin assistants, and students; $60 for OCBA members; $80 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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