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Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section 2019 Day of Education

Date: Friday, May 31, 2019
Time: 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: The Henry, Autograph Collection, Fairlane Plaza, 300 Town Ctr Dr, Dearborn
Register online or by mail form

Cost: On or before May 17: Section members and students, $50; Non-Section members, $95; After May 17: Section members and students, $75; Non-Section members, $130

Agenda
8:00 a.m. | Check-in and Continental Breakfast
8:15 a.m. | The Exoneration of an Innocent Man
9:20 a.m. | Client Says They Want to Appeal: Now What?
10:25 a.m. | Stay Out of Hot Water: Ethics Rules You Need to Know
11:30 a.m. | Lunch & Evidence Jeopardy

12:35 p.m. | Breakout Session 1*

Real Estate Trivia
Interviewing Techniques—Clients & Witnesses
Career Coaching—Mindset of Success
1:40 p.m. | Breakout Session 2*

Legal Writing—Drafting Techniques
Court Rules You Need to Know
Stress Management
2:45–3:00 p.m. | Closing and Drawings

*Make your election at the event. NOTE: Classes are subject to change.

Family Law Section Mid Summer Conference

Date: July 11–14, 2019
Location: Crystal Mountain Resort, 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville
Cost: Section Members $175; Non-Section Members $225; Law Students/Legal Assistants $175; and Judges FREE
Register: online or by mail form
Registration deadline is July 3

Can't make it to the conference, but want the materials? You can purchase the print materials for $79.50. Purchase them online or by mail form.

The seminar will feature presentations by top-notch family law practitioners providing state-of-the-law education and tips on family law issues. In addition, the conference provides valuable opportunities to network with your colleagues. The conference fee of $175 includes conference, breakfasts, cocktail networking reception, and written materials.

Families are welcome to attend the welcome room, cocktail networking reception, and Alpine Slide.

Rooms are going fast. Book your room online and refer to Family Law Section State Bar grp# 4681K0.

2019 Bar Admission Information & Ceremonies

Bar passers: Ready to become a licensed Michigan attorney? Here's what you need to know about being admitted to the bar, joining the State Bar of Michigan, and finding information about local bar admission ceremonies that have been scheduled. https://www.michbar.org/News/NewsDetail/nid/5632

Workers' Compensation Section Annual Meeting & Summer Conference

Dates: June 13–14, 2019
Location: Hotel Indigo, 263 W Grandview Pkwy, Traverse City
Register: online or by mail form
Registration deadline is June 8, 2019

Costs: Section members—attending Friday Annual Meeting (9:00 a.m.–noon)—FREE; Section member or attorneys—$50 (Includes both meetings, cocktail networking reception [2 drink tickets], Hall of Fame Ceremony and dinner, and Friday breakfast buffet); guest of attorney registration for Hall of Fame Ceremony—$40 (Includes cocktail networking reception [2 drink tickets], Hall of Fame Ceremony and dinner, and Friday breakfast buffet); and children under 16 years of age attending Hall of Fame Ceremony—$10

Program

12th Annual SBM Young Lawyers Section Summit

Date: May 17-18, 2019
Location: MotorCity Casino & Hotel, 2901 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Cost: $45; Register by May 14, 2019
Register online

The 12th Annual Young Lawyers Section Summit is a gathering of the state's young attorneys in celebration of camaraderie and education. The event will include a host of practical skills sessions, basic law overviews, and plenty of networking. The Summit is also when the section presents its Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.

Accommodations: A block of rooms have been reserved at the MotorCity Casino & Hotel. Contact the hotel at (866) 782-9622 or online and use group code "051719MYLS" by May 3, 2019, to get the discounted rate.

Flyer & Speaker Information

State Bar of Michigan Announces 2019 Award Winners

The following individuals will receive 2019 State Bar of Michigan awards at a luncheon on September 26, 2019, at the Inauguration & Awards Luncheon in Novi.

2019 State Bar of Michigan Award Recipients

Roberts P. Hudson Award: Lawrence P. Nolan
Frank J. Kelley Distinguished Public Service Award: Michael J. Talbot
Champion of Justice Award: Julie A. Gafkay, Robert F. Gillett, and Marla R. McCowan
John W. Reed Michigan Lawyer Legacy Award: Prof. Lawrence C. Mann and Prof. Suellyn Scarnecchia
John W. Cummiskey Pro Bono Award: Kimberly L. Scott
Kimberly M. Cahill Bar Leadership Award: Michael J. Sullivan

The following individuals will receive State Bar Representative Assembly awards at the Assembly’s September 26, 2019, meeting in Novi.

2019 State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly Award Recipients

Michael Franck Award: Mary Chartier
Unsung Hero Award: Clarence M. Dass

More information about each award recipient will be released prior to the Inauguration & Awards Luncheon.

Volunteer to Serve on a State Bar Committee Today

Note: Complete the application before May 31 in any web browser except Internet Explorer. The application is not fully functional in Internet Explorer.

You are invited to apply to serve in one of the many volunteer opportunities offered by the State Bar of Michigan. We offer short-term, fast-moving opportunities to serve on innovative work groups and longer-term, more in-depth opportunities to serve on traditional standing committees. The streamlined volunteer application process will help you quickly identify the right opportunity to help us continue to advance our core mission of promoting the professionalism of lawyers; advocating for an open, fair, and accessible justice system; and providing services to members that enable them to best serve clients.

Please include your resume or CV and links to your online professional bio and social media sites to help us find the perfect fit for you. Please note that in order to serve as a volunteer, the State Bar requires you to have an email address on record. If you have questions, email [email protected] or call (517) 346-6330 during regular business hours. If you are a current committee member and have any questions, contact your staff liaison. Find out more about SBM committees and work groups. View an invitation from SBM President-Elect Dennis Barnes to serve as a volunteer.

SBM Real Property Law Section to Host Summer Conference July 10-13, 2019 at Boyne Mountain

The State Bar of Michigan Real Property Law Section (RPLS) will host its 2019 Summer Conference, "Great Lakes, Great Times: Michigan Real Estate from the Mountaintop,” from July 10-13, 2019 at Boyne Mountain, Boyne Falls, MI.

The conference begins Thursday with an expert panel discussion of public-private partnerships (sometimes referred to as “P3”). Thursday’s and Friday’s workshops will address marijuana and real estate, short-term rentals, online auctions, shopping center debt considerations, workouts and foreclosures, and technology. There will also be an update on recent Michigan legislation and court opinions, as well as 12 interactive roundtable discussions on a variety of topics such as subleasing, amendments to the marketable title act, opportunity zones, liquor licensing, and 1031 exchanges.

Of course no summer conference would be complete without a full array of recreational and social activities, beginning with a cocktail reception on Wednesday evening. A golf scramble is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, followed by a cocktail reception and the traditional Section dinner. The evening will end with family entertainment – a chance to have fun and win lots of prizes with Trivia Night. Finally, the Saturday morning session will conclude with a special presentation by former United States Congressman and Michigan lawyer David Trott.

Registration is FREE for Real Property Law Section members who are also first-time attendees. Prior to May 31st, the registration fee is $325 for Real Property Law Section members and $375 for non-section members. After May 31, the registration fee is $385 for Real Property Law Section members and $430 for non-section members. Members of the Young Lawyers Section can register for $100 both before and after May 31. More information and registration forms can be found on the SBM website at http://connect.michbar.org/realproperty/events/summerconf

For more information about the conference, contact Karen Schwartz at [email protected]. For more information on upcoming RPLS events, become a fan of the section on Facebook by visiting facebook.com/RPLSMI.

Prisons and Corrections Section Trauma & Trauma Care Before, During, & After Incarceration

Date: Saturday, June 1, 2019
Time: 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Location: Michigan State University Law School, 648 N Shaw Ln, East Lansing
Cost (includes lunch): Section Members, $25; Students, $10; All Other Registrants, $30

Formerly incarcerated individuals and individuals with hardships please contact Marilena David-Martin for a password.

Register: online or by mail form

Registration deadline May 29, 2019

Hear from doctors, social workers, corrections administration, and formerly incarcerated individuals about how trauma impacts people affected by the criminal justice system and what is being done about it.

Approved by MIDC for up to 6.5 CLE hours.

Agenda
8:30 a.m. Registration & Breakfast Refreshments

9:00 a.m. Welcome & Introductions
Marilena David-Martin, SADO

9:10 a.m. Trauma Defined: What is Trauma & How Does it Affect Development & Behavior Across Age, Race, & Gender?
Speaker: Dr. Sheryl Kubiak, Wayne State University

10:10 a.m. Sociocultural Considerations Related to Trauma
Speaker: Dr. Daphne Watkins, University of Michigan

11:10 p.m. The Experience & Treatment of Trauma in the Criminal Justice System
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Johnson, Michigan State University

12:10 p.m. Lunch

12:30 p.m. Working Lunch: Shutting Down the Trauma to Incarceration Pipeline
Speaker: Leon El-Alamin, M.A.D.E. Institute

1:30 p.m. Leaving Custody With Baggage: The Traumatic Effects of Incarceration Panel of Formerly Incarcerated Individuals
Panelists: Aurelio Dorris-Bey, Darryl Woods, and Jennifer Pruitt

2:30–3:30 p.m. Reaction Panel: What’s Next for Trauma Care in the Criminal Justice System?
Panelists: Lia Gulick, Michigan Department of Corrections; Dr. Debra Pinals, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services; and Dr. Sheryl Kubiak, Wayne State University

Cannabis & Cars: OWI in the Era of Legalized Marijuana

Dates: May 10–11, 2019
Location: The Henry Center at Michigan State University, 3535 Forest Rd, Lansing
Cost: Section and/or MIAOWIA Members: $300; Non-members: $375
Register with Eventbrite

Join the Marijuana Law Section and the Michigan Association of OWI Attorneys to learn the best practice methods of handling cases involving cannabis and vehicles. Speakers will include a variety of experts from a prosecutor to defense attorneys. A tentative schedule is below. Your ticket price includes lunch each day, as well as ongoing beverage and snack service.

Attendees will receive presentations and written materials on the following topics:

John Reiser—THC & DRE
Mary Chartier—Issue Spotting a Marijuana DUI case
Mike Nichols—Science Behind THC for a DUI
George Bianchi—Cannabis & Cars
Marj Russell—Trial Practice on Voir Dire
Josh Covert—CBD/THC Licensing & Regulation
Mike Boyle/Bruce Block—FOIA & Blood Testing
Matt Abdo—Marijuana Issues in License Restoration
Dan Grow—Marijuana Case Law Update
A discounted room is available at the Candlewood Suites, which shares a parking lot with the Henry Center, and can be reserved by calling (517) 351-8181. The deadline for the room block is April 30.

If you have questions, please contact Jennifer Hinze at [email protected] or (517) 930-0726.