Webinar looks into ‘Incorporating the Youth Voice in Court Proceedings’ Oct. 14

The Michigan Judicial Institute  will present the webinar “Lessons from the Bench: Incorporating the Youth Voice in Court Proceedings” on Wednesday, October 14, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

State and federal law requires the court to consult with each child on their permanency plan. Youth, 11 years of age or older, are entitled to written notice of court hearings. Despite these legal requirements, many youth are not given the opportunity to meaningfully engage with the court. This webinar will provide strategies and tools for increasing youth voice and discuss the challenges to implementing such tools.

This webinar is eligible for continuing judicial education (CJE) credit 1.0 [Judicial Practice & Related Areas]

To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “Upcoming MJI Events.”

WSU Law school to induct new members into Alumni Wall of Fame Oct. 13

Wayne State University Law School will honor four distinguished alumni at its Alumni Wall of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday, October 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wayne Law, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit.  

Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends of Wayne Law are invited to attend the ceremony and light reception to recognize this year’s inductees which are:

• Megan Bonanni (J.D. ‘93)

• John J. Grant (J.D. ‘79)

• Cornelius Pitts (J.D. ‘64)

• Professor Alan Schenk

The event is free and open to the public. To register for the ceremony, visit https://law.wayne.edu and click on “events.”

The Wayne Law Alumni Wall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed by the Law School. This distinction is awarded to alumni who have excelled in their profession or contributed meaningfully to society, as well as to former faculty and staff who have made a lasting impact on the Law School.

For additional information about the selection process or to submit a nomination for the Wayne Law Alumni Wall of Fame, visit law.wayne.edu/alumni/wall-of-fame.

Bar association, firm host Fall Networking event Oct. 14

The Jewish Bar Association and Lipton Law are hosting a free Fall Networking event.  Practicing attorneys, law students, or anyone interested in networking their business are welcome to join on Wednesday, October 14, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Detroit Axe-Ferndale, 344 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale.

The event includes food and a free drink ticket. To register org and click on “events.”

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