Judges to be honored at JBAM awards ceremony

The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) will host its Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Somerset Inn, 2601 W. Big Beaver Rd. in Troy.

During the event, the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Champion of Justice Award will be presented to Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Lorie Savin and the Avern Cohn Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to U.S. District Court Judge Mark Goldsmith, Eastern District of Michigan.

The evening will also honor JBAM Vice President Jordan Zuppke, of Zupac Law, with the JBAM Volunteer of the Year Award and the Amanda Igra with the Charles J. Cohen, Esquire Law Student Scholarship will be awarded to Hannah Passer.
The event includes one drink and strolling dinner.  Kosher food also available.

Early bird registration (before May 10) is $50 for JBAM members and $65 for non-members.  After May 10 is $60 for JBAM members and $75 for non-members.  Judges can attend for free. To purchase tickets, visit  www.jewishbar.org and click on “events.”