At a Glance

Justices once again connect with the community

As part of its “Court Community Connections” program, the Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in People v. Jennings, No. 165764, at Bay City Central High School on Wednesday, April 22, at the Bay City Central High Schoo in Bay City.

In the days leading up to the event, students participate in a pre-argument briefing provided by local attorneys. 

The program will also include a question-and-answer session with the attorneys. After the hearing, students will have the opportunity to meet the Justices and take photos at a reception.

“Court Community Connections” is one of the Michigan Supreme Court’s longest-standing public education and engagement initiatives. Since its launch in 2007, the program has provided students with a firsthand opportunity to observe the judicial process and engage directly with the court. h School

For additional information on the “Court Community Connections” program, visit https://bit.ly/3GBPzxU.

Webinar focuses on work-life balance


The National Business Institute will present a live video webinar on “The Attorney’s Guide to Setting Boundaries and Achieving a Work-Life Balance” Friday, April 24, from11 a.m. to noon.

Attorneys can say “Goodbye” to chronic stress and job dissatisfaction, and “Hello” to enhanced mental health and productivity.   

This course will walk through the fundamentals of setting boundaries and finding a work-life balance in the legal profession. 

Cost for the webinar, which includes course book download, is $199. 

 To register, call 1-800-930-6182 or visit www.nbi-sems.com.

WLAM schedules annual meeting


The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will conduct its 108th Annual Meeting on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, in Detroit.

This year’s annual meeting celebrates the theme “Tell Her Story,” embodying WLAM’s commitment to honoring and preserving the rich, often untold narratives of women who have shaped the legal profession.

Among the highlights is a panel discussion entitled “First, But Not the Last,” featuring State Bar of Michigan President Lisa Hamameh, Michigan Supreme Court Clerk Elizabeth Kingston-Miller, state Attorney General Dana Nessel, U.S. District Court Judge Susan DeClerq, and Dawn Ison.

 For additional information or to register, visit https://womenlawyers.org and click on “events.”

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