New leadership: State Bar welcomes new president
Published: October 01, 2026
Erika L. Bryant, was recently sworn as the 92nd president of the State Bar of Michigan by Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh. Bryant has now become the second Black woman to hold the State Bar of Michigan’s highest office.
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Movie event to raise funds for new WBA scholarship
October 01, 2026The Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, is excited to announce its upcoming movie night. On Thursday, October 8, at 6 p.m., the WBA will be gathering for a private event and viewing of “Verity” at the Birmingham Theater.
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Employers in multiple industries to host 1,000 high school students during Oakland County Manufacturing Day
October 01, 2026More than 1,000 local students from 24 high schools and four Oakland Schools Technical Campuses will be visiting 32 employers on Oakland County Manufacturing Day, on Friday, Oct. 2. The students will participate in a hands-on tour of a facility, where they will receive a firsthand look at careers in advanced manufacturing.
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ABA Death Penalty Representation Project marks 40 years, recognizes firms, lawyers for pro bono service
October 01, 2026The American Bar Association Death Penalty Representation Project marked its 40th anniversary at its 2026 Volunteer Recognition & Awards Event on Sept. 17 in Washington, D.C. Since its founding in 1986, the project has worked to improve the quality and availability of legal representation for persons facing death sentences.
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headlines Oakland County
- New leadership: State Bar welcomes new president
- Movie event to raise funds for new WBA scholarship
- Nessel urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
- Employers in multiple industries to host 1,000 high school students during Oakland County Manufacturing Day
- ABA Death Penalty Representation Project marks 40 years, recognizes firms, lawyers for pro bono service
headlines National
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