Calendar
February 2026
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February 05
ICLE Calendar
Optimize Your Office with Workflows and AI-Built Templates livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, February 10, from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. This course offers 3 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $195, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, ICLE basic partners pay $175, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.
• • • • • • • • • • • •Mastering Word Styles and Cloud Security for Lawyers livestream webcast will take place Tuesday, February 10, from 1 to 4:15 p.m. This course offers 3 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $195, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, ICLE basic partners pay $175, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.• • • • • • • • • • • •35th Annual Drafting Estate Planning Documents livestream webcast will take place Thursday, February 19, from 9 a.m. to 12:35 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 3 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.• • • • • • • • • • • •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.• • • • • • • • • • • •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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February 05
Calendar of Events
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The Women’s Bar Association, Oakland County Region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, will conduct a volunteer event at Forgotten Harvest, 15000 W. Eight Mile Rd. in Oak Park. Volunteers can join the WBA at Forgotten Harvest on Saturday, February 7, from 9 a.m. to noon to give back to the community together. To sign up for the volunteer event, email jacquelineaugust@rocket.com.9
Wayne State University Law School will present the Annual Peter J. Henning Memorial Lecture on Monday February 9, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Wayne Law’s Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. Jerold Israel, Alene and Allan F. Smith Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan Law School, will deliver the lecture. The lecture will be followed by a reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”10
Oakland Mediation Center (OMC), an Oakland County mediation and conflict resolution training facility, invites legal professionals to its first General Civil Mediation Training of 2026. The training will be held in half-day sessions on February 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25, 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. each day. The cost of the training is $1,295. For additional information about this training and others, contact Michael Robinson, mediation specialist and education coordinator, at 248-338-4280 Ext. 212 or mrobinson@mediation-omc.org.10
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Juvenile Justice &?School Safety Training Project will present the webinar “Safe Spaces, Stronger Futures: Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Southwest Michigan in Action” on Tuesday, February 10, from 1 to 2 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.”11
The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will present the “2026 Wade H. McCree Jr. Luncheon for the Advancement of Social Justice” on Wednesday, February 11, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, 1114 Washington Blvd. in Detroit. To register for the luncheon, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”11
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Bringing Your Best-Self to the Bench: Trauma Awareness and Judicial Officers Webinar” online Wednesday, February 11, from noon 1 p.m. This webinar will explore how both personal and vicarious trauma can impact individuals who are appearing before the court, as well as the judicial officers. To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and scroll down to “upcoming MJI events.”12
The 8th Annual State Bar of Michigan Business Law Symposium, “Mediation Mastery,” is planned for Thursday, February 12, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Gem Theatre in downtown Detroit. Tickets cost $135 for those attending in person and $50 for those who elect to go the virtual route. Registration information is available at www.bizsymposium.com. Anyone with questions may email Mark Rossman at mark@rossmanpc.com.12
The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Mastering Trial Preparations and Jury Selection” as a webinar on Thursday, February 12, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Speaking at the webinar will be Judith S. Gracey of The Gracey Law Firm PLLC. Cost for the webinar is $45 for OCBA members; $30 for OCBA new lawyers (P84347+), paralegals, students, admin assistants; and $55 for non-member. Oakland County appointed counsel can attend for free. To register for this webinar, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”12
This winter, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Membership Committee will present a “Bar Night Out Mixer” on Thursday, February 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at MEX, 6675 Telegraph Road in Bloomfield Hills. 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.”12
The Arts, Communication, Entertainment, and Sports Sections (ACES) of the State Bar of Michigan along with the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law will present “Careers in Arts & Entertainment Law” featuring Paul Rosenberg and Howard Hertz on Thursday, February 12, from 5 to 7 p.m. in room 226 at Detroit Mercy Law, 651 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit. To register for the discussion, visit https://law.udmercy.edu.17
The Oakland County Bar Association will present a professional development webinar on “Bridging Divides: Maintaining Inclusive Legal Workplaces Amid Polarization” Tuesday, February 17, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. via Zoom. Cost for the webinar is $30 for OCBA members; $20 for committee members; $20 for OCBA new lawyers and paralegals; $10 for OCBA students; and $45 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”17
The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center will present a webinar on “Youth Defense Updates” Tuesday, February 17, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. This training will provide attendees with updates on the state of juvenile law from both the courts and the Legislature. To register, visit www.sado.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”19
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan will present the Traffic Safety Training Program Webinar “Alcohol Plus Anything Equals Everything” on Thursday, February 19, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar will explore the topic of combining alcohol with other drugs, medications, or even food to give prosecutors and law enforcement a better understanding of how alcohol affects the brain, body, and public safety. To register for this free webinar, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “training.”19
The Women’s Bar Association, Oakland County Region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, along with the Wayne County region of WLAM will host a “Galentine’s Day Book Club” on Thursday, February 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mother Handsome, 14661 W. Eleven Mile Rd. in Oak Park. To celebrate Galentine’s Day and Black History Month, the evening will be spent discussing “Honey & Spice” by Bolu Babalola. This event will include free pizza, salad, snacks, and soft drinks. Space is limited. To secure a spot, email natasha-rao@hotmail.com.19
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, February 19, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”24
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.25
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.”25
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.26
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.”27
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.27
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.”March
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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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