Daily Briefs

OCBA Challenge heads back to the bowling lanes


The Oakland County Bar Association’s New Lawyers Committee is gearing up to face off against the OCBA Board of Directors for the 21st Annual New Lawyers vs. The Board Challenge. This year, it’s heading back to one of the favorite activities—bowling!

The Challenge will take place Wednesday, February 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at  Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy. in Royal Oak. 

Tickets include food and the chance to join in on the friendly rivalry between the New Lawyers Committee and the Board. The New Lawyers team has taken the win for the last two years, but will they be able to three-peat, or will the Board reclaim the trophy? 

Everyone is welcome to join the fun.  “Observer” tickets are available to soak up the excitement from the sidelines.

Cost for the event is $40 for OCBA members and member guest tickets, $60 for non-members, and $25 for observers.

To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”  For questions, contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400 or ktillinger@ocba.org.

‘New Friend of the Court Employees Webinar’ offered 


The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau (FOCB), is pleased to offer a webinar for new(er) friend of the court (FOC) staff.  The “New Friend of the Court Employees Webinar” will take place Thursday, February 26 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom.  The webinar is designed for FOC staff with two years or less experience.

By the conclusion of this webinar, staff will be familiar with purpose and meaning of the office of the friend of the court. The webinar will include presentations on Functions of the Friend of the Court Office; Custody and Parenting Time; Child Support Formula; Customer Service and Practical Tips; and Engagement Services.

Speaking at the webinar will be: Steven D. Capps, director, FOCB, State Court Administrative Office (SCAO), Michigan Supreme Court (MSC); Jamie Eichenberg, court analyst, FOCB, SCAO, MSC; Paul Gehm, management analyst, FOCB, SCAO, MJI; Lisa Harris, management assistant, FOCB, SCAO, MSC;  Tanner Hickman, court analyst, FOCB, SCAO, MSC; Lara Markovitz, court analyst, FOCB, SCAO, MSC; Morgan Titus, court analyst, FOCB, SCAO, MSC; Elizabeth West, management analyst, FOCB, SCAO, MSC; and Nicole Withrow, management analyst, FOCB, SCAO, MSC.

To register for the training, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”  Once registration is approved, MJI will notify attendees of their acceptance to the training and send a personal link to join the webinar.

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