The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will kick off its Luncheon Series with the annual “State of the Court Luncheon” on Wednesday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd. in Detroit.

This luncheon will welcome new U.S. District Court Chief Judge Stephen J. Murphy III, Eastern District of Michigan, as he reports on the State of the Court.  Members of the bench, colleagues, and around 70 local firms are expected to attend.

Tickets are available at $40 for EDMIBAR members, $85 for guests and non-members. To register online, visit https://events.edmibar.org/event/state-of-the-court-luncheon.

For additional information about this luncheon or the luncheon series sponsorships, email mindy@edmibar.org.

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