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.

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