Stabenow, Peters accepting applications for federal judgeship
Following the announcement that Judge David Lawson, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan, is taking senior status, U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow and Gary Peters announced they are accepting applications from qualified persons interested in nomination for federal judge in the Eastern District of Michigan.
Candidates should request an application from judicialnominations@stabenow.senate.gov.
The deadline to submit an application for U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Michigan is 5:00PM on Thursday, September 2, 2021.
“I am confident that there are many qualified people in our state who are ready to serve as federal judge for this new vacancy in the Eastern District,” said Senator Stabenow. “I strongly encourage those interested in serving to apply for this important position.”
“There is a longstanding tradition of senators evaluating and recommending highly qualified home state candidates for federal judgeships,” said Senator Peters. “Federal judges make decisions that directly affect the people of Michigan, as they work to administer justice fairly and compassionately, and I encourage qualified applicants who are interested in public service to apply for this vacancy in the Eastern District of Michigan.”
It is the Senate’s tradition for both home state senators to recommend judicial nominees to the president for consideration. After someone is nominated, it is Senate procedure for the home state senators to agree to consideration of a nominee before the Senate Judiciary Committee conducts hearings and votes. This is commonly called the “blue slip” process. Nominations approved by the Committee are then considered by the full Senate.
Senators Stabenow and Peters said they will continue to listen to public input and consult with Michigan’s legal community “to ensure that our state is served by highly qualified, fair and impartial judges who put the people of Michigan first.”
Young Lawyers Section to livestream 13th annual summit Sept. 11
The State Bar of Michigan’s Young Lawyers Section in cooperation with the Institute of Continuing Legal Education will livestream the “13th Annual Young Lawyers Section Summit” on Saturday, September 11, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The online summit will offer guidance from judges and lawyers who understand new lawyers’ challenges. The speaker lineup includes two Michigan Supreme Court justices, three Michigan judges, 12 attorneys, and a licensed professional counselor.
Attendees will be able to get guidance from Supreme Court justices and appellate, circuit, and district judges; develop a brand and maximize website and social media marketing opportunities; tap into resources that will help you service your clients—and get paid; build critical courtroom skills and avoid judges’ pet peeves; use a prove; identify what practice areas suit you best and areas of specialization; effectively manage the common stresses that new lawyers face.
The general admission fee for the livestream event is $35; law students pay $15. To register, visit www.icle.org/yls.
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