Daily Briefs

 FBA Book Club to discuss ‘The Lawyer Bubble’ Dec. 12

The  Book Club  of the Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter, will meet to discuss “The Lawyer Bubble: A Profession in Crisis” by Steven J. Harper on Thursday, Dec. 12, beginning at noon in room 722 of  the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit.  The author will be speaking to the Book Club via video conference.  There is no charge to FBA members and a $5 charge to non-FBA members. Lunch will be offered for $10 or attendees may bring their own. To participate in the FBA Book Club, register online at www.fbamich.org or contact Brian Figot, executive director, at 248-594-5950 or fbamich@fbamich.org.  

For additional information on the book club, contact Andrew S. Doctoroff at 313-465-7360 or adoctoroff@honigman.com; or David Fink at 248-971-2500 or dfink@finkand associateslaw.com; or Erica L. Fitzgerald at 313-596-9318 or efitzgerald@bsdd.com.
 
 

WLAM Holiday Skating Party in the D Dec. 19

 
The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Wayne Region Holiday Skating Party in the D (Skating Not Required!) will be held Thursday, Dec. 19, from 6-9 p.m. at Campus Martius Park and Fountain Bistro, 800 Woodward Avenue, in downtown Detroit. Bring your skates or rent on site and show off sit spins and stumbles. Or stay off the ice and take photos under the holiday lights, then warm up with food and drinks in Fountain Bistro. Skating is not required; fun and festivity is. You cover your own costs, but RSVP so we have some idea who is coming. Email elizabeth@yourbenchmarkcoach.com.
 
 

FBA presents new e-discovery model order

 
The Federal Bar Association In conjunction with the judges of the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Michigan present “The New E-discovery Model Order - a Roadmap for Efficiency and Avoiding Litigation Pitfalls.” Join us for a fast-paced update on the cutting edge of e-discovery practice and procedure from 11:30-1:45 on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in Room 115 of the Theodore Levin Federal Courthouse in downtown Detroit. Judicial invitees include Judge Robert Cleland and Magistrate Judge Michael  Hluchaniuk and E-Discovery Professionals include Stott Matthews and Mark St. Peter.  Attorney Presenters will include Daniel Quick, Kevin Fanning and Megan McKnight. Lunch is included. Registration will soon be available via the FBA website, fbamich.org.
 
 

‘Exploring Our Ethical Duties Toward Wildlife’

 
Wayne Law presents Exploring Our Ethical Duties Toward Wildlife on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. at the  Law School Building, Room 2242, 471 W. Palmer. Professor David Favre, Animal Law Professor from Michigan State University, will present on ethical issues involving wildlife. 
For more information about this event, please contact Rebecca Wrock at 313-418-8391 or rebecca.wrock@wayne.edu.

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