August
19
McDonald Hopkins will present the webinar
“The Back to School Supply List: Strong Passwords, Smart Policies & Safer Data” on Wednesday, August 19, from noon to 1 p.m. McDonald Hopkins’ Meghan Collins and Cheryl Saniuk-Heinig will provide guidance on safeguarding a school community. For additional information on the webinar, visit
www.mcdonaldhopkins.com and click on “events.”
20
The Oakland County Bar Association will present the webinar
“Time Matters: What Attorneys Need to Know about Billing and Communication” on Thursday, August 20, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Cost for the webinar is $20 for OCBA members, $15 for Professional Development Committee members, $15 for new lawyers and paralegals, $10 for OCBA students, and $40 for non-members. To register, visit
www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
20
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host its second annual
Family Mediation Conference virtually on Thursday August 20, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. ?The virtual conference will include four hours of advanced mediation training featuring Michigan practitioners and experts. To register, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.
20
This summer, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Membership Committee presents another evening of networking and delectable food with
“Bar Night Out” on Thursday, August 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Grand Tavern Troy, 1317 Coolidge Hwy. in Troy. The event is free for OCBA members and $25 for non-members. To register, visit
www.ocba.org and click on “events.”
20
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Child Abuse Prosecution Resources (CAPR) unit will present a webinar on
“Petition Writing in Child Protective Proceedings” Thursday, August 20, beginning at 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. To register, visit
https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
20
The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will host a
BP Social Hour on Thursday, August 20, from 4 to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy drinks and appetizers while mingling with business partners and fellow members at Pine Hall, a rooftop bar atop the Hudson Building, 3000 Nick Gilbert Way in Detroit. There is no cost for ALA members and business partners. Guests can attend for $35. To register, visit
https://aladetroit.org.
24
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will host a special virtual Lunch & Learn featuring leaders from the American Arbitration Association.
“Practice Insights for ADR Professionals” will take place online Monday, August 24, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the free online program, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/adr/home.
25
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on
“Reasonable Efforts and Aggravated Circumstances: When the Duty Applies, When It Doesn’t, and What It Means for Terminating Parental Rights” on Tuesday, August 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the free webinar, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
27
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present a webinar on
“DREs & ODs (Doctor of Optometry): The Science Behind the Eye Tests” Thursday, August 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. This session will cover the history of optometry as it relates to the Drug Evaluation and Classification Program. To register, visit
https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”
27
The Michigan Judicial Institute along with the Friend of the Court Bureau will present a webinar on
“Expanded Options for Resolving Family Conflicts Using Virtual Services” Thursday, August 27, from 9 to 10 a.m. via Zoom. Speaking at the webinar will be Michelle Hilliker, manager, Office of Dispute Resolution, Field Services, State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Supreme Court. To register, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
27
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present the webinar
“PSC Best Practice Series: Community Supervision in Treatment Courts” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) on Thursday, August 27, from noon to 1:15 p.m. via Zoom. Carolyn Hardin, All Rise’s chief of training and research, will walk attendees through the community supervision standard and highlight critical elements of supervision that have been missing from many programs. To register, visit
https://cvent.me/myRo9r.
28
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a webinar on
“Understanding Juvenile Competency in Michigan” Friday, August 28, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar will provide an overview of juvenile competency for youth involved in the juvenile justice system, including dual wards involved in both the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. To register, visit
https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
29
The Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan is hosting a
social networking event from on Saturday, August 29, from 2 to 5 p.m. at TopGolf, 500 Great Lakes Crossing Dr. in Auburn Hills. For $25, section members get three hours of game play plus food and beverages with access to a private lounge. Guests are welcome and pay $30 each. To register, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/criminallaw/home.31
Kemp Klein Law Firm will host its
5th Annual Kemp Klein Charity Golf Classic on Monday, August 31. This year’s charity golf event will take place at the Fieldstone Golf Club, 1984 Taylor Rd. in Auburn Hills. Registration for golfers is $375 for an individual and $1,300 for a foursome. Those not golfing may attend the cocktail reception and dinner for $150. To register, visit
https://kempklein.com/golf2026.
September
9
The Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present
“Skills Training 101” for new criminal defense attorneys with five or less years’ experience. The two-day program will take place Wednesday and Thursday, September 9-10, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the offices of the Oakland County Bar Association, 1760 S. Telegraph Road, Ste. 100 in Bloomfield Hills. Cost for the training is $640 for CDAM members and $800 for non-members. To register, visit
https://cdam.wildapricot.org.
10
The Law Practice Management and Legal Administrators Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present the webinar “
Starting, Surviving and Sustaining Your Own Practice with Barry Brickner” on Thursday, September 10, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register for the webinar, visit
https://connect.michbar.org/lpm/home.
10
Wayne State University Law School will present
“Current Challenges in Immigration Law and Policy” on Thursday, September 10, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in DJK 2242 at the law school, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. Temple University Beasley School of Law Prof. Jaya Ramji-Nogales will speak about the many recent developments and challenges in immigration law. For additional information about this program, visit
https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”
11
The Michigan Defense Trial Counsel will host its
30th Annual MDTC Open Golf Tournament on Friday, September 11, at Mystic Creek Golf Club and Banquet Center, 1 Champions Circle in Milford. Registration begins at 8 a.m. and shotgun start takes place at 9 a.m. The cost is $205 per lawyer and $225 per vendor. Judges can attend for free. To register, visit
www.mdtc.org/event/30th-annual-golf-outing.
