July
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The State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program offers a free, confidential
virtual support group
for attorneys to help each other work through stress, improve their
overall well-being, and connect with their peers. Meetings take place
virtually via Zoom, from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The
next cycle begins July 7 and continues through August 26. To register,
visit
www.michbar.org/generalinfo/ljap/supportgroups.
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The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) will present the webinar
“Precision on the Bench: Navigating Evidentiary Hurdles and Trial Objections” on Wednesday, July 8, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the webinar, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
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The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) will present a
“Magistrate Specialty Webinar” on Thursday, July 9, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar for district court magistrates will cover several topics. Participants may register for any or all sessions. In order to track participation for CJE, attendees must register for each session separately. To register, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
10
The American Board of Trial Advocates will conduct its
2026 National ABOTA Summer Conference & National Board Meeting on Friday and Saturday, July 10-11, in Detroit. ABOTA is happy to welcome members to The Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Boulevard in Detroit. For additional information or to register, visit
www.abota.org and click on “Events.”
10
The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) will present a
“2026 Election Law and Procedure Webinar” Friday, July 10, from noon to 1 p.m. The faculty will review common legal issues arising from elections as well as litigation issues typically raised on Election Day; the guiding authorities for responding to those issues; and the manner in which the issues are likely to come before the court. To register, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
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The Michigan Judicial Institute will continue its
“Michigan Family Treatment Court Community of Practice (CoP) Series” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) online Wednesday and Monday, July 13, from 11 a.m to noon. To register for the online program, visit,
https://cvent.me/bLzadE.
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Michigan attorneys can learn more about Limited-Scope Representation and how it can help to build a legal practice in a new webinar series from the State Bar of Michigan. Session 1:
“Limited-Scope Representation + Flat-Rate Legal Services: What It Is and How It Can Improve Your Lifestyle and Business,” will be offered online Tuesday, July 14. Cost for this webinar is $10. To register, visit
https://bit.ly/4dTtiwE.
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The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI) will present a webinar on
“Supporting Young Dads in the Juvenile Justice System” Tuesday, July 14, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar focuses on youth who become fathers while involved in the juvenile justice system. To register, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
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The Real Property Law Section (RPLS) of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its
2026 Summer Conference Wednesday through Saturday, July 15-18, at the iconic Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Cost for the conference is $530 for section members, $590 for non-section members, and $325 for members of the Young Lawyers Section. To register, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/realproperty/home.
15
The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) will conduct a
Lunch & Learn event Wednesday, July 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Judicial Conference Room of the Oakland County Circuit Court, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd. in Pontiac. Hosted by Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Lorie Savin, the program will feature Rabbi Caytak who will share insights relevant to attorneys’ professional and spiritual lives. To register, visit
www.jewishbar.org and click on “events.”
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The Oakland County Bar Association will host an
“OCBA Membership Maximizer” on Thursday, July 16, from 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. at the OCBA offices, 1760 S. Telegraph Rd., Suite 100, in Bloomfield Hills. Guests can start their day with fellow OCBA members and discover the full benefits of OCBA membership with light morning refreshments and networking. This event is free to members and first-time guests. To register, visit
www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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The Diversity Committee of the Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will host a “Bash at the Beach” on Thursday, July 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. in Campus Martius Park’s BrisaBar, 800 Woodward Ave. in downtown Detroit. All attorneys, law clerks, and interns are welcome. Appetizers will be available along with one free drink per person. There is no registration necessary to attend. Anyone with questions may email Ki Lee Kilgore at atkkilgore@foley.com.
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The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center will present the webinar
“Criminal Procedure Updates: Part I” on Tuesday, June 21, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Speaking at the training will be Jason Eggert, a research and training attorney in SADO’s CDRC. To register for, visit
www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”
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The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Juvenile Justice &?School Safety Training Project will present the webinar
“In the Lunchroom with Juvenile Justice: Diversion and Consent Calendar” on Tuesday, July 21, 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.”
21
Maddin Hauser continues its Breakfast Bites: Employment Law Series with
“Insurance Issues for Human Resources Professionals” presented Tuesday, July 21, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in-person at One Towne Square, Fifth Floor, in Southfield, and online via Zoom. Speaking at the program will be Maddin Hauser shareholder Kathleen H. Klaus. To register, visit
https://maddinhauser.com and click on “events.”
22
The Appellate Practice Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present the webinar
“From Page to Podium - Part II” on Wednesday, July 22, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar will go over advocacy in the Michigan Supreme Court. To register, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/appellatepractice/home.
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The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Traffic Safety Training Program (TSTP) will present a webinar on
“Emerging Drug Trends in Michigan 2026” Thursday, July 23, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar is designed for law enforcement, prosecutors, and assistant prosecutors. To register, visit
https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
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The Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host
ZooLAWgical on Saturday, July 25, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Rd. in Royal Oak. The day offers a blend of adventure and education as participants explore the intersection of law and wildlife. Families and children are welcome. Tickets are $25 per person and children under two are free. To register, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/yls/home and click on “events.”
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The Oakland County Bar Association will present its?
2026 Bar for the Course Golf Tournament on Monday, July 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at Knollwood Country Club, 5050 Maple Road in West Bloomfield. The cost per player is $350 for OCBA members and $390 for non-members; a twosome is $675 for OCBA members and $735 for non-members; and a foursome is $1,375for OCBA members and $1,535 for non-members. Cost for dinner only is $85. To register, visit
www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
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The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan launches its first
Tell Her Story Book Club with a discussion of “Lovely One” by U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The online discussion will take place Wednesday, July 29, beginning at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the online discussion, visit
https://womenlawyers.org and click on “events.”
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The Oakland County Bar Association will present the
“Update on the State of Criminal Law Midyear 2026” webinar on Thursday, July 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Speaking at the webinar will be Alona Sharon of Alona Sharon PC. Cost for the webinar is $45 for OCBA members and $55 for non-member. Oakland County appointed counsel can attend for free. To register, visit
www.ocba.org and click on “events.”`
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The Law Practice Management and Legal Administrators Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present the webinar
“Remote Lawyering with Attorney Michael Khoury” on Thursday, July 30, from noon to 1 p.m. Khoury is a partner and chair of the Technology and Data Privacy Practice Group at FisherBroyles which is a 100% remote law firm. To register, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/lpm/home.
