New 52-4 District Court administrator appointed
Dana O’Neal recently was appointed court administrator of the 52-4 District Court in Troy. O’Neal assumed her responsibilities April 16 after the recent retirement of B. Jill Palulian.
O’Neal comes to the court with 22 years of experience working for Oakland County, where she has most recently served as supervisor in the Community Corrections Division. She received her master’s degree in public administration from Central Michigan University and her bachelor’s degree from Oakland University.
In regard to the appointment, Judge Maureen M. McGinnis said that “Ms. O’Neal exhibits both a high level of professionalism and skill and we feel fortunate to have her as a leader in our organization going forward.”
Presiding Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig echoed the comment.
“We are excited to welcome Ms. O’Neal to the court, and feel she possesses all of the desirable qualities and skills needed to carry out the duties of a Court Administrator and succeed in this new role,” Judge Hartig said.
Annual Trailblazer Dinner scheduled for June 7 in Birmingham
The D. Augustus Straker Bar Association will holding its 25th annual Trailblazers Dinner on Thursday, June 7 at 5 p.m. at The Community House in Birmingham.
“This year’s event honors the past, treasures the present, and shapes the future,” said a spokesman for the Straker Bar.
The 2018 honorees are Rasul M. Raheem, senior attorney at Plunkett Cooney; Martha D, Moore, auxiliary dean and professor at Western Michigan University Cooley Law School; and Khalilah V. Spencer, Inclusion, Equity and Social Responsibility partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn.
The Trailblazers Dinner was established to recognize local leaders who are making positive contributions to the law and the community. Law student scholarship winners will be announced as well.
Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.strakerlaw.org. Regular tickets are $75 and $20 for law students. Sponsorships and ads can be purchased by contacting Tiffany Buckley-Norwood, (248) 936-1939 or tiffany.buckley@jacksonlewis. com.
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