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New judges announced for 6th Circuit and 15th District Courts


(BridgeTower Media Newswires) — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has appointed Yasmine Isshak Poles to the 6th Circuit Court of Oakland County and Miriam A. Perry to the 15th District Court of Ann Arbor.
Poles is principal of the Law Offices of Yasmine I. Poles, and specializes in criminal defense, custody and employment matters. She serves as corporate counsel and director of human resources for Success Mortgage Partners, Inc. and Title Partners, Inc.

Before staring her private practice, Poles was as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Macomb County.

Poles is a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect, Chaldean Chamber of Commerce, Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Michigan Association of Justice, and Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. She earned her law degree from Wayne State University School of Law.

“”I am truly the epitome of the American Dream and I will dedicate myself to impartiality and fairness,” said Poles.

Poles fills the seat of Judge Hala Y. Jarbou who stepped down following her appointment to the United States District Court of the Western District of Michigan. Her partial term expires Jan. 1, 2023, and she would be required to run for reelection if she wishes to seek a full six-year term.

Miriam A. Perry currently serves as a clinical teaching fellow in the University of Michigan Law School’s Veterans Legal Clinic. Previously, she worked as an assistant public defender for Washtenaw County, has served as a judicial attorney for the 3rd Circuit Court of Wayne County and as a law clerk for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.

Perry is a member of the Black Women Lawyers Association, National Bar Association, Washtenaw County Bar Association, Women Lawyers Association, NAACP, and Ann Arbor Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She earned her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School.

“I am looking forward to helping ensure that a culture of fairness and impartiality exists for all people, in all cases,” said Perry.

Perry’s appointment fills a partial term after Judge Elizabeth Pollard Hines stepped down. Her appointment expires Jan. 1, 2023, and she would be required to run for reelection if she wishes to seek a full six-year term.

 

‘Virtual Trials & Hearings’ presented by MDTC, January 8


The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) will present “Virtual Trials & Hearings—Zoom into the future” on Friday, January 8, from noon to 1:30 p.m. as an online webinar.

A panel of speakers will offer a presentation on virtual trials, giving a hard look at the Zoom platform and the ways it changes the legal landscape of litigating civil cases.

Speaking at the program will be Michael Jolet of Hewson & Van Hellemont PC, Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Groner, and John Hohmeier of Scarfone & Geen PC.

MDTC members can attend free, non-members pay $25. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-trials-hearings-zoom-into-the-future-tickets-132297931675.



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