The Women’s Bar Association, Oakland Region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, will host its 2026 Annual Dinner on Thursday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Birmingham Country Club, 1750 Saxon Dr. in Birmingham.
This in-person event offers an opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy a fantastic meal, and hear exciting updates about the Oakland County region.
During the evening, the WBA will present several awards:
• Evelyn Forrest Distinguished Advocates Award—Judge Tanya Grillo of Macomb County Circuit Court
• Joan Young Judicial Excellence Award—Judge Adrienne Young of the Michigan Court of Appeals with introductory remarks by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh
• WBA Member of the Year—Stefania Gismondi of Foster Swift
The 2026-2027 WBA Executive Board will be sworn in by Judge Grillo during the dinner.
Tickets for the dinner are $87 for WBA members, $98 for nonmembers, and $71 for law students.
To order tickets, visit https://womenlawyers.org and click on “events.” Anyone interested in sponsoring the event may email Elyse.Culberson@jacksonlewis.com.
This in-person event offers an opportunity to connect with fellow members, enjoy a fantastic meal, and hear exciting updates about the Oakland County region.
During the evening, the WBA will present several awards:
• Evelyn Forrest Distinguished Advocates Award—Judge Tanya Grillo of Macomb County Circuit Court
• Joan Young Judicial Excellence Award—Judge Adrienne Young of the Michigan Court of Appeals with introductory remarks by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh
• WBA Member of the Year—Stefania Gismondi of Foster Swift
The 2026-2027 WBA Executive Board will be sworn in by Judge Grillo during the dinner.
Tickets for the dinner are $87 for WBA members, $98 for nonmembers, and $71 for law students.
To order tickets, visit https://womenlawyers.org and click on “events.” Anyone interested in sponsoring the event may email Elyse.Culberson@jacksonlewis.com.
