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Reception set for Re-election of Judge Muriel Hughes July 15
A reception for the Re-Election of Wayne County Circuit Court  Judge Muriel Hughes will be held on Thursday, July 15 from 5 p.m. to  7 p.m. at Nemo’s in Detroit on Michigan east of Trumbull.
Suggested campaign donation of $100 per person.
Checks will be accepted at the event or may be mailed to Judge Hughes Committee,19658 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI  48236.
For more information, contact Paul Longton at (734)- 285-4304 or Margaret Tobin (313)-961-6700.

Judges association seeks nominations for inaugural award
The Michigan Judges Association is beginning a program to recognize a current or former circuit and/or Court of Appeals judge(s) who demonstrates excellence in trial practice, scholarship, and service to the community and profession.  The first annual award will be presented at the State Court Administrative Office Fall Conference in Lansing.  Recipients will be chosen on the basis of competence in docket management and managing trials, contributions to the profession, contributions to legal scholarship, and/or contributions to the community.

Nominations will be evaluated by a blue-ribbon committee consisting of attorneys and both current and former judges.  A nomination form may be downloaded and printed at www.michiganjudgesassociation.org.  The nomination package should include the nomination form, the nominee's curriculum vitae/resume, and any supporting letters or information.  The deadline for submitting a nomination is July 30, 2010.  Nominations may be faxed to Thomas Oatmen at 231-724-4587, emailed to him at oatmenth@co.muskegon.mi.us or mailed to:


Thomas G. Oatmen
Law Library, Sixth Floor
990 Terrace Street
Muskegon, 49442-3357

Questions may be directed to MJA Vice President Timothy G. Hicks at hicks@co.muskegon.mi.us or by phone at (231) 724-6337.

Judge Izetta F. Bright to hold campaign fundraiser Thursday
Judge Izetta F. Bright of the 36th District Court will hold a re-election campaign kick-off fundraiser from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 15 at Flood’s Bar & Grill, 731 St. Antoine Street in Detroit. A minimum contribution of $50 is requested (no corporate checks). Checks should be made payable to “Committee to Re-Elect Judge Izetta F. Bright.” For more information, call (313) 980-0102 or email keepjudgebright@gmail.com.

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