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February 2026

February 19 ICLE Calendar

Estate Planning for Retirement Assets livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 3.5 CLE credits.
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.
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Negotiating and Drafting a Property Settlement Agreement livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 5.25 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $425, Michigan new lawyers pay $395, and ICLE partners pay $395.
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31st Annual Health Law Institute, Thursday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to 6:05 p.m. at Vistatech Center at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. This course, co-sponsored by the Health Care Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 5.75 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $395, section members pay $365, Michigan new lawyers pay $195, and ICLE partners pay $345.
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Drafting an Estate Plan for an Estate Under $5 Million livestream webcast will take place Thursday, March 19, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 5.25 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $425, Michigan new lawyers pay $395, and ICLE partners pay $395.
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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.

February 19 Calendar of Events

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The Catholic Lawyers Society of Metropolitan Detroit will conduct a Lenten Retreat on Saturday, February 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Solanus Casey Center, 1780 Mt. Elliot St. in Detroit. The retreat will feature mass, fellowship, and reflection. Continental breakfast and lunch are included. Cost is $40 a person and members’ guests are welcome. Law students may attend for free. To register, visit www.catholiclawyerssociety.org/lenten-retreat-2026.

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The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Navigating the Specialty Court Restricted License Process in Your State Certified Problem-Solving Court Virtual Webinar” online Tuesday, February 24, from noon 1 p.m. via Zoom. The Michigan Department of State will inform attendees about the processes related to the Specialty Court Restricted License and Ignition Interlock Program for state-certified problem-solving courts. To register for the webinar, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.

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The Oakland County Bar Association will conduct its 21st Annual New Lawyers vs. The Board Challenge on Wednesday, February 25, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy. in Royal Oak. Everyone is welcome to join the fun. “Observer” tickets are available to soak up the excitement from the sidelines. Cost for the event is $40 for OCBA members and member guest tickets, $60 for non-members, and $25 for observers. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

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The Association of Corporate Counsel Michigan Chapter and Kerr Russell will present an education and networking event exploring “Bankruptcy & Restructuring in 2026: Key Updates, Trends, and Protection Strategies for In-House Counsel.” The event will take place Wednesday, February 25, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Ally Detroit Center, 500 Woodward Avenue, Suite 2500, in Detroit. To register, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.

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Wayne State University Law School’s Black Student Association will conduct at “Black History Month Panel” on Wednesday, February 25, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Partrich Auditorium at Wayne Law, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. The panel will examine the central role that Detroiters and Michiganders play in shaping the present and future of democracy. To register for the free event, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”

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The Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers (ISIAL) will host a Networking and Happy Hour event on Wednesday, February 25. Participants will gather from 6 to 8 p.m. at Six Spoke Brewing Company, 2445 Michigan Ave. in Detroit. To register, visit the ISIAL website at http://irish-lawyers.org/upcoming-events.

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The Michigan Judicial Institute (MJI), in collaboration with the Friend of the Court Bureau (FOCB), offers the “New Friend of the Court Employees Webinar” Thursday, February 26 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. via Zoom. The webinar is designed for FOC staff with two years or less experience. To register for the training, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”

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The Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present “Everything You Need to Know About the MIDC (even if you don't take assignments!)” online Friday, February 27, from noon to 1 p.m. This session will review the MIDC’s standards and client-centered best practices for compliance. Speaking at the webinar will be MIDC Deputy Director Marla McCowan. Michigan criminal defense attorneys and defense support staff members can attend the webinar for free by visiting https://cdam.wildapricot.org.

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The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a two-part webinar series, “Supporting Justice-Involved Youth and Families Through the Re-Entry Process.” On Friday, February 27, “Part 1: Intensive Care Coordination with Wraparound and Serious Emotional Disturbance Waivers” will be presented from noon to 1 p.m. To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.”

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The Association of Defense Trial Counsel will host its “2026 Bowling Event” on Friday, February 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. A fun night of bowling will take place at Bowlero Lanes & Lounge, 4209 Coolidge Hwy. in Royal Oak. Cost for the event is $30. Tickets to the event can be purchased online at https://adtcdetroit.org.

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McDonald Hopkins will present the webinar “Immigration Compliance at Work: Visas, I-9s, and Enforcement Trends” on Tuesday, March 3, from noon to 1 p.m. McDonald Hopkins’ labor and employment attorney David Schelberg (Detroit) will be among the speakers. For additional information on the webinar, visit www.mcdonaldhopkins.com and click on “events.”

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The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present “In the Lunchroom with Juvenile Justice: Delinquency Petitions and Charging Open Forum” online Tuesday, March 3, beginning at noon via Zoom. The program will feature a short presentation followed by an open discussion time. 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.”

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The Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council (PACC) is pleased to present the Lunch & Learn Webinar “Miller Hearings – Legal and Practical Considerations” on Wednesday, March 4, from noon to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Prosecutors and APAs are invited to learn more about both the legal issues and some of the more practical steps in presenting cases to a trial judge. There is no charge to attend but advance registration is required. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”

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The Law Review at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will host the 110th Law Review Symposium on Friday, March 6, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the school’s downtown location, 651 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. This year’s symposium is titled “From Policy to Practice: Navigating AI in the Legal Profession.”Registration is required but is free and open to the public. To register, visit https://law.udmercy.edu/students/law-review/symposium/index.php.

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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 Monday, March 9, from 11 a.m to noon. FTC teams are encouraged to participate in sharing barriers they are experiencing, gaining knowledge on pertinent topics, offering support through challenges, and brainstorming solutions. To register for the online program, visit, https://cvent.me/2mmMRq.

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The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Artificial Intelligence, Hearsay, and the Confrontation Clause: Emerging Issues Webinar” online Wednesday, March 11, from noon to 1 p.m. This webinar will explore how AI, machine learning, and algorithmic evidence interface with the Confrontation Clause, rules of evidence, and existing caselaw. To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.”

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The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Luncheon Limine: Insights from the Visiting Judges” online Thursday, March 12, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This month will feature three visiting judges from the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court for an exclusive, behind-the-bench conversation. This event is free for OCBA member and $20 for non-members. To register and receive the Zoom details, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

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The Intellectual Property Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan will conduct its IPLS Spring Seminar 2026 on Thursday, March 12, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Henry Ford - Lovett Hall, 20900 Oakwood Blvd. in Dearborn. Cost is $225 for IPLS memnbers, $295 for non-section members; $100 for in-house, and $30 for student. To register, visit https://is.gd/ips26spring.

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The Criminal Defense Attorney of Michigan will present the CDAM 2026 Spring Conference, “The Watchful Eye: Threats, Cybercrime, Privacy, and Surveillance,” Friday and Saturday, March 13-14, at the Auburn Hills Marriott, 3600 Centerpoint Parkway in Pontiac. Cost for the conference is $480 for CDAM members and $600 for non members. To register online, visit www.CDAMonline.org.

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The Michigan Judicial Institute will conclude its two-part webinar series, “Supporting Justice-Involved Youth and Families Through the Re-Entry Process,” on Friday, March 13, with “Part 2: Understanding the Re-Entry Process for Justice-Involved Youth” from noon to 1 p.m. To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.”

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The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center will present the webinar “SORA: Where Are We Now?” on Monday, March 16, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. This training will look at about current and upcoming challenges to the Michigan Sex Offender Registry Act (SORA). To register for the webinar, visit www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”

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The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will conduct a Brunch & Learn event Tuesday, March 17, from noon via to 1:30 p.m. at Mother Handsome, 14661 W. Eleven Mile Rd. in Oak Park. During the program, speaker Tyler Enslin will discuss “Mastering Your Memory.” The Brunch & Learn is free to ALA members and non-members can attend for $35. To register, visit https://aladetroit.org.

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The 2026 Affinity Bar Charity Challenge will take place Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pops for Italian, 280 W. Nine Mile Rd. in Ferndale, for a fun night of giving back. Local affinity bar associations will participate raise funds for several charities. Tickets cost $60 for members of any partner organization, $85 for non-members, and $30 for law students. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

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The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel will present its Legal Excellence Awards 2026 on Thursday, March 19, beginning at 6 p.m. at The Gem Theatre, 333 Madison Avenue in Detroit. The banquet includes a strolling dinner and reception. Cost for the event is $110 for MDTC members, $135 for non-members, and free for judge. To register or for additional information, visit www.mdtc.org and click on “events.”

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The Oakland County Bar Association will present its 2026 District Court Bench/Bar Conference, “Learning What You Don’t Know as a District Court Practitioner,” on Friday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Kingsley Bloomfield Hills, 39475 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills. Cost for the conference is $85 for OCBA members; $55 for OCBA?new lawyers, paralegals, students, and judicial law clerks; and $145 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

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