District court discourse
Published: April 09, 2026
The Oakland County Bar Association conducted its 2026 District Court Bench/Bar Conference, titled “Learning What You Don’t Know as a District Court Practitioner,” on Friday, March 20. This year’s program—designed to expand attendees’ knowledge, sharpen their skills, and keep them ahead of the curve as a district court practitioner—took place at The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills.
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