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  • Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day

    March 29, 2024

    Attendees sported their emerald finery as the Incorporated Society of Irish-American Lawyers (ISIAL) hosted its 26th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Brunch — complete with Irish musical entertainment and Irish folklore — at Mario’s Restaurant in Detroit. The event earlier this month featured Irish music with appearances from the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies f/k/a Maid of Erin Court, parade Grand Marshals Norm and Maureen Root, and dignitaries from Ireland.

  • Family tragedy spurs student to pursue law degree

    March 29, 2024

    Cooley Law 3L student Autumn Loos is passionate about her work at the school’s Innocence Project, where she has interned since last September.
    “The thing about these clients is sometimes, we at the Innocence Project are their last resort. They have had no one to believe them,” she said. “All they need is someone to believe they are innocent and give them hope. Being able to tell someone or show them you are on their side is so impactful.

  • LSC seeks $1.8B to help low-income Americans

    March 29, 2024

    The Legal Services Corporation (LSC) is asking Congress for an appropriation of $1.8 billion in its FY 2025 budget request released this month.
    This request reflects the minimum amount required for the legal aid providers funded by LSC to serve the eligible, low-income applicants who seek legal services.
    Currently, these organizations must turn away half of eligible applicants due to a lack of adequate resources.

  • At a Glance ...

    March 29, 2024

    The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center, along with West Michigan Regional Investigators Association, will present the webinar “Investigator Tools” on Thursday, April 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom.  
    Speaking at the webinar will be Beverly Knox, investigator, Federal Community Defender of the Eastern District of Michigan.

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