‘Bar Night Out’ planned by OCBA
This fall, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Membership and New Lawyers committees are teaming up to present “Bar Night Out: Novemberfest” on Thursday, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at MEX, 6675 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills.
Attendees can connect with colleagues while enjoying delicious food, and a cash bar in a unique and lively atmosphere.
The event is free for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
Anyone with questions may contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400.
Attorney discusses ‘Trial Preparations and Jury Selection’
The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Mastering Trial Preparations and Jury Selection” as a webinar on Thursday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Success in the courtroom starts long before opening statements. This seminar equips appointed defense counsel with practical, battle-tested strategies for effective trial preparation and persuasive jury selection.
Attendees will earn how to craft a case story from the ground up, identify and address potential weaknesses, and select a jury that will truly listen to a client’s side.
Speaking at the webinar will be Judith S. Gracey of The Gracey Law Firm PLLC.
Credit has been approved with the OCBA for 1.5 Criminal credits.
Cost for the webinar is $45 for OCBA members; $30 for OCBA new lawyers (P84347+), paralegals, students, admin assistants; and $55 for non-member. Oakland County appointed counsel can attend for free.
To register for this webinar, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
‘Trauma Awareness and Judicial Officers Webinar’ offered Feb. 11
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Bringing Your Best-Self to the Bench: Trauma Awareness and Judicial Officers Webinar” online Wednesday, February 11, from noon 1 p.m.
This webinar will explore how both personal and vicarious trauma can impact individuals who are appearing before the court, as well as the judicial officers. It will also offer practical strategies for judicial officers to maintain well-being, resilience, and professionalism on the bench.
This program is eligible for 1.0 continuing judicial education (CJE) credit [Integrity & Demeanor].
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.”
––––––––––––––––––––
Subscribe to the Legal News!
https://legalnews.com/Home/Subscription
Full access to public notices, articles, columns, archives, statistics, calendar and more
Day Pass Only $4.95!
One-County $80/year
Three-County & Full Pass also available
