Bench Bar Culinary Challenge to take place June 6
Grilling for Good returns with the 15th Annual Bench Bar Culinary Challenge which will take place Thursday, June 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the home of retired Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Elizabeth L. Gleicher.
This annual charitable event is one of a kind in metro Detroit for a friendly cook-off between teams from the bench and bar. All proceeds benefit Alternatives for Girls and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation’s scholarship fund.
This year, the teams consist of:
• Grilled from the Bench—Oakland County 46th District Court Judge Michelle Friedman Appel, Oakland County 45th District Court Judge Jaimie Powell Horowitz, Macomb County Probate Court Judge Sara Schimke, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Faunce, Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Michelle Rick, and Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Kristina Robinson Garrett.
• Grilled by the Hour—Lori Henderson, Chris Schloff, State Appellate Defender Office, and Varnum with head chef Julia Perkins.
Attendees will be able to buy voting tickets at the event to determine whether the bench or bar wins the competition.
Tickets are $100 per person and include food, wine, and beer. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://womenlawyers.org/bench-bar-culinary-challenge.
This annual charitable event is one of a kind in metro Detroit for a friendly cook-off between teams from the bench and bar. All proceeds benefit Alternatives for Girls and the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation’s scholarship fund.
This year, the teams consist of:
• Grilled from the Bench—Oakland County 46th District Court Judge Michelle Friedman Appel, Oakland County 45th District Court Judge Jaimie Powell Horowitz, Macomb County Probate Court Judge Sara Schimke, Macomb County Circuit Court Judge Jennifer Faunce, Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Michelle Rick, and Michigan Court of Appeals Judge Kristina Robinson Garrett.
• Grilled by the Hour—Lori Henderson, Chris Schloff, State Appellate Defender Office, and Varnum with head chef Julia Perkins.
Attendees will be able to buy voting tickets at the event to determine whether the bench or bar wins the competition.
Tickets are $100 per person and include food, wine, and beer. Pre-registration is required. To register, visit https://womenlawyers.org/bench-bar-culinary-challenge.
National Center for State Courts launches access to justice explainer video series
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) has launched a new explainer video series to help the public understand complex legal processes and feel more confident navigating the court system.
The video series aims to demystify complex legal terminology and provide information about court processes, which can help better prepare litigants for hearings.
Presented in English and Spanish, the access to justice explainer video library offers eight short videos that courts nationwide can use to assist the public:
• Understanding Court Help: Legal Advice vs. Legal Information
• Navigating the Court System Without a Lawyer
• Legal Language 101: Understanding Key Terms in Court Cases
• Understanding Small Claims Court: A Simplified Guide
• Demystifying Legal Procedures: What Does it Mean to File a Motion
• Understanding the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases
• Understanding Court Papers: What to Do After Being Served
• Decoding Court Jargon: Understanding Common Procedural Terms
To access the video library, visit ncsc.org/a2jvideos.
The video series aims to demystify complex legal terminology and provide information about court processes, which can help better prepare litigants for hearings.
Presented in English and Spanish, the access to justice explainer video library offers eight short videos that courts nationwide can use to assist the public:
• Understanding Court Help: Legal Advice vs. Legal Information
• Navigating the Court System Without a Lawyer
• Legal Language 101: Understanding Key Terms in Court Cases
• Understanding Small Claims Court: A Simplified Guide
• Demystifying Legal Procedures: What Does it Mean to File a Motion
• Understanding the Difference Between Civil and Criminal Cases
• Understanding Court Papers: What to Do After Being Served
• Decoding Court Jargon: Understanding Common Procedural Terms
To access the video library, visit ncsc.org/a2jvideos.
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