SBM to host 8th annual Spring Pro Bono Workshop and Networking Meeting
“The Power of Pro Bono” workshop, sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Initiative, will be held from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, May 24 at State Bar of Michigan in Lansing. This training is offered free of charge and lunch will be provided. The primary focus will be to provide legal services providers with the tools they need to recruit pro bono attorneys and to successfully and efficiently manage their pro bono programs. Registration is open online at https://michbar.wufoo.com/forms/register-now-8th-annual-spring-pro-bono-workshop/ and space is limited. Session topics and discussion will include:
• Future of Legal Services
• 2016 Update on Pro Bono in Michigan
• Techniques for Recruiting Pro Bono Attorneys
• Successfully Managing Your Pro Bono Program
• Using Technology to Enhance Your Pro Bono Program
• Planning and Preparing for Pro Bono Month 2016
For more information contact Robert Mathis at rmathis@mail.michbar.org or (517) 346-6412, (800) 968-1442 ext. 6412.
Criminal Law Spring Conference to be held June 3 in Frankenmuth
The State Bar of Michigan Criminal Law Section’s 8th Spring Conference will be held on June 3-4 with conference sessions offered all day on Friday and a half day on Saturday. This biennial event will be held at the Bavarian Inn in Frankenmuth. The Bavarian Inn Lodge is offering special room rates for attendees under group code 1294WD. This year’s conference will address truth, deception, and credibility. Susan Constantine will present a day-long interactive workshop on “Evaluating Truthfulness” on Friday. On Saturday morning, Larry Dalman will explain cell phone and computer forensics, including accessing and recovering information from social media. Immediately thereafter, Detective Christopher Fitzpatrick will help us understand polygraph examinations. John Collins will discuss his new forensic workshops. Conference cost for Criminal Law Section members is $25; for all other registrants, $30. Registration deadline is May 27. To register or for information about CLS member scholarships, visit michbar.org. For questions, contact Charlie Marr at (248) 596-1599 or marrlaw@msn.com.
DMBA?Raising the Bar 2016 set for June 9
The Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association’ Raising the Bar will be held at the newly renovated Detroit Club from 5-8 p.m., Thursday, June 9. Join Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy in welcoming DMBA 2016-2017 President Donn Fresard, Wayne County Prosecutor Chief of Staff, and share in a brief program recognizing the exemplary accomplishments of this year’s honorees. For registration and sponsorship information, contact Executive Director Darlene Trudell at dtrudell@detroitlawyer.org.
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