The Oakland County Bar Association will host an “OCBA Membership Maximizer” on Thursday, July 16, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the OCBA offices, 1760 S. Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, in Bloomfield Hills.

Guests can start their day with fellow OCBA members and discover the full benefits of OCBA membership. Attendees can enjoy light morning refreshments and networking while learning how the OCBA can enhance one’s professional journey.

Staff members will provide a brief overview of how to maximize engagement with the OCBA and guide attendees on accessing OCBA’s tools and resources. 

This event is free to members and first-time guests. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.” Anyone with questions can contact 
Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400.

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