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- Posted May 12, 2026
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Judicial reception
In late April, the full Sixth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals was seated in Detroit. To mark the occasion, the Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association (EDMIBAR) hosted a special reception on Wednesday, April 29, bringing together all Sixth Circuit judges, Eastern District of Michigan judges, and members and guests at the Cambria Hotel in Detroit. Enjoying to opportunity to socialize were (left to right) U.S. Court of Appeals Chief Judge Jeffrey S. Sutton, Sixth Circuit; EDMIBAR?President Charissa Potts of Freedom Law PC; and U.S. District Court Chief Judge Stephen J. Murphy III, Eastern District of Michigan.
(Photo by John Meiu)
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