Calendar
May 2026
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May 19
ICLE Calendar
38th Annual Tax Conference, Thursday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MSU Management Education Center in Troy. This course, presented by the Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan in cooperation with ICLE, offers 5.75 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $320, section members pay $220, Michigan new lawyers pay $150, and ICLE partners pay $320.• • • • • • • • • • • •66th Annual Probate & Estate Planning Institute, Thursday, June 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:20 p.m. at Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 6.25 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $495, section members pay $465, Michigan new lawyers pay $195, and ICLE partners pay $445.• • • • • • • • • • • •The general admission fee is $195, section members pay $175, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, ICLE basic partners pay $175, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.• • • • • • • • • • • •Course books, audio CDs, and MP3s for most seminars are available if unable to attend program. Video replays for some programs are also offered. For additional information or to charge reservations to VISA, MasterCard, or Discover, call 877-229-4350 or visit www.icle.org.
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May 19
Calendar of Events
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On Wednesday, May 20, from 1 to 6 p.m. at the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse in Detroit, the Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association is hosting “Mediation Best Practices–a Forum for the E.D. Michigan’s Mediators, Trial Lawyers, and Judges.” This seminar provides an opportunity for attorneys to network with the bench and help shape the conversation on local and national ADR practices. Cost is $74 for EDMIBAR members and $124 for non-members. To register, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”20
The State Bar of Michigan’s Insurance & Indemnity Law Section, in collaboration with the Environmental Law Section, will present “Educational Program - Environmental Claims in Michigan” from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at Oak Pointe Country Club, 4500 Club Dr. in Brighton. This program aims to equip insurance litigators, coverage counsel, and in-house attorneys with a framework for understanding and litigating environmental contamination claims. To register for the free program, email Joan O’Sullivan at josullivan3399@gmail.com.21
This spring, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Membership Committee presents another evening of networking and delectable food with “Bar Night Out” on Thursday, May 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Syndicate Ferndale 140 Vester Street in Ferndale. The event is free for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. Space is limited. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”21
The Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its 38th Annual Tax Conference on Thursday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the MSU Management Education Center, 811 W. Square Lake Road in Troy. Featured speakers will include Eric Bussis, Michigan Department of Treasury; Maria P. Topalovic, Howard & Howard Attorneys PLLC; and Wayne D. Roberts, Bodman PLC. Cost for is $220 for section members and $320 for non-members. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/tax/home.21
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Victim Services Training Unit will host an online lunch-time discussion between and among victim advocates. The Victim Advocates Lunch & Learn “Lettuce Talk” will take place online Thursday, May 21, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the online discussion, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”27
The Oakland County 44th District Court judges and staff are proud to announce that a permanent memorial wall highlighting the life and career of the late 44th District Court Judge Jamie Wittenberg will be unveiled this month. A dedication ceremony will take place at Royal Oak City Hall, located at 211 S. Williams Street in Royal Oak, on Wednesday, May 27, at 5 p.m. followed immediately by an unveiling at the 44th District Court, 400 East 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak. All are welcome to attend.28
The Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, along with the Michigan Asian Pacific American Bar Association, will present the next Literary Ladies Book Club online Thursday, May 28, at 6 p.m. via Zoom. To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the groups will be reading and discussing “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng. To attend online, email Natasha Rao at natasha-rao@hotmail.com.28
The Association of Corporate Counsel Michigan Chapter and Foley & Lardner LLP will present “The Future for In-House Counsel in the Age of AI” on Thursday, May 28, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pistons Performance Center, 6201 Second Avenue in Detroit. Cocktails and networking will follow the program. To register for the event, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.28
The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will present its fourth event in its Women’s Series with “Having It All (or Not): The Elusive Work-Life Balance Conundrum” on Thursday, May 28, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the offices of Warner Norcross + Judd, 2715 Woodward Ave., Suite 300, in Detroit. Registration cost is $48 for members, $38 for federal clerk members, $58 for federal clerk non-members, and and $68 for non-members and guests. To register, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”28
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Child Abuse Prosecution Resources unit (CAPR) will present the online training “Building Your Case for Court: Understanding the Elements of Crimes in Child Abuse Cases” on Thursday, May 28, beginning at 9 a.m. via Zoom. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”28
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present the webinar “No Stone Unturned: Investigating Fatal Crashes As Homicides” on Thursday, May 28, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar is designed for police officers, city attorneys, prosecutors, and assistant prosecutors. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”29
The State Bar of Michigan will present a free virtual wellness event featuring Karissa Wallace on Friday, May 29, at 11:30 a.m. “Stress Less, Live More: Practical Tools for Lawyer Wellbeing” will be offered via Zoom and is free to all State Bar of Michigan members. To register, visit www.michbar.org/ljap.29
The Paralegal/Legal Assistant Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its 2026 Day of Education on Friday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Oakland County Community College, 27055 Orchard Lake Rd. in Farmington Hills. The event is $25 for section members, $35 for non-members, and $10 for current paralegal students. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/paralegal/home.June
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The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Juvenile Justice & School Safety Training Project will present a “Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES) Training” webinar on Wednesday, June 3, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. There is no charge to attend but advance registration is required. To register, prosecutors and APAs should visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”4
The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) will host its 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 4, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Knollwood Country Club, 5050 W. Maple Rd. in West Bloomfield. Registration is $90 for JBAM members, $100 for non-members, and $36 for law students. Judges can attend for free. To purchase tickets, visit www.jewishbar.org and click on “events.”4
The Oakland County Bar Association will present a webinar on “Precision in Practice: Drafting Effective Motions” Thursday, June 4, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Cost for the webinar is $45 for OCBA members; $30 for OCBA new lawyers, paralegals, students, admin assistants; and $55 for non-member. Oakland County appointed counsel can attend for free. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”4
The Labor and Employment Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present its 2026 Annual Springboard Event on Thursday, June 4, from 4 to 8:30 p.m. at The Community House, 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham, for a fun and informative afternoon of fast-paced learning. Cost is $70 which includes education materials and networking reception. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/laborlaw/home.4
The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will host its Annual Dinner on Thursday, June 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. Cost is $75 for members, $105 for non-members/guests, $55 for member current federal law clerks, and $75 for non-member current federal law clerks. To purchase tickets, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”4
The State Bar of Michigan’s Law Practice Management & Legal Administrator Section will host the webinar “An Introduction: SBM Practice Management Resource Center” on Thursday, June 4, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register, visit https://connect.michbar.org/lpm/home.9
The Oakland County Bar Association’s Employment Law Committee will present the webinar “2026 Employment Law Year in Review” online Tuesday, June 9, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Cost for the webinar is $65 for OCBA members; $50 for committee members; $40 for OCBA new lawyers (+82500), admin assistants, paralegals, students; and $90 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”12
The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (MDTC) will be conducting its 2026 Annual Summer Meeting + Conference titled “For the Sake of Trial: Elevating the Craft of Trial Practice” on Friday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Suites Detroit Downtown – Fort Shelby, 525 West Lafayette Blvd. in Detroit. To register, visit www.mdtc.org and click on “events.”12
The Oakland County bar Association, Oakland County Circuit Court, and Oakland County Probate Court will present a “New Lawyer Boot Camp” on Friday, June 12, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room at the Oakland County Courthouse, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. in Pontiac. Cost is $20 for OCBA new lawyers (P#83548+) and $15 for OCBA law students. Non-OCBA member new lawyers (P#83548+) can attend for $25, and non-OCBA member law students can attend for $20. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “Events.”
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