The Ingham County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Section, in collaboration with Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, Mid-Michigan Region, held an April 27 fitness event at EmPOWer Lansing. EmPOWer taught the class free of charge due to its commitment to the Phoenix Treatment Court that provides treatment and services to underage victims of sex trafficking and other types of sexual exploitation. Participants collected $500 to donate to the court. (In front) Alex Rusek, Chris Wickman, Nicole Evans, Mary Bowen, and Bobby Ficklin. (In back) Sammie Eyde, Lauren Kissel, Jackie Dupler, Annette Ellison, Emily Jefferson, Mark DeLuca, Katherine Bennett, Mike Van Huysse, and Marissa Geyer.
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