SBM section looks at ‘Protecting Benefits and Building Financial Security’ June 11

The Young Lawyers section of the State Bar of Michigan will present a program on “Protecting Benefits and Building Financial Security” Thursday, June 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 2155 Alfred Street in Detroit.

Attendees will learn how disability benefits work, who may qualify, how Social Security calculates retirement benefits, and why intentional financial planning matters when preparing for disability, retirement, and the future.

Speaking at the program will be YLS Council member Antwuan Hawkins of Levine Benjamin Law Firm and DeAnte Thompkins, senior vice president, Growth & Development, MassMutual Great Lakes. To register, visit https:// bit.ly/4tTtGA1.

Michigan judges examine ‘The Case for Peacemaking Court’ June 4

The National Center for State Courts will present a webinar on “The Case for Peacemaking Court” Thursday, June 4, from 1 to 2 p.m. via Zoom.

Peacemaking courts represent a powerful shift in how to think about justice — moving beyond purely punitive systems toward approaches that emphasize healing, accountability, community engagement, and restoration of relationships. 

Rooted in Indigenous traditions and adapted within modern justice systems, peacemaking offers a meaningful way to address harm while strengthening individuals and communities.

During this webinar, the CCJ/COSCA Tribal Relations Committee and its panelists will explore:

• What peacemaking courts are and how they function

• The values and principles that guide this work

• Practical examples and lessons learned from implementation

• Overview of Michigan's Tribal-State-Federal Judicial Forum

• Opportunities and challenges in implementing peacemaking approaches

Speaking at the webinar will be:

• Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh, Michigan Supreme Court

• Judge Timothy Connors (Ret.),  22nd Circuit Court, Washtenaw County, Michigan

• Chief Judge Angela Sherigan, Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, Michigan

• Moderator Abby Kuschel, principal court management consultant, NCSC

To register for the webinar, visit www.ncsc.org and click on “Education &?events.”

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