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November 2025
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November 12
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Medicaid and Health Care Planning Update 2025 livestream webcast will take place Thursday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. This course, co-sponsored by the Probate & Estate Planning Section and the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 2.75 CLE credits.
The general admission fee is $195, section members pay $175, Michigan new lawyers pay $95, CLE basic partners pay $175, and ICLE premium partners can attend for free.
• • • • • • • • • • • •24th Annual Family Law Institute, Thursday and Friday, November 20-21, at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi. This course, co-sponsored by the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, offers 8.75 CLE credits.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.
The general admission fee is $495, section members pay $465, Michigan new lawyers pay $195, and ICLE partners pay $445.
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November 12
Calendar of Events
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The Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan will hosts its Fourth Annual Pre-Holiday Networking Event on Thursday, November 13. Appetizers and drinks will be served from 5 to 8 p.m. at Eddie Merlot’s, 37000 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills. To register for this complimentary event, visit https://connect.michbar.org/tax/home.13
The Association of Corporate Counsel, Michigan Chapter, will present “Navigating the Latest Trends and Challenges” sponsored by Foley & Lardner on Thursday, November 13, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Foley & Lardner offices, 500 Woodward Ave., Suite 2700, in Detroit. To register, visit www.acc.com/chapters-networks/chapters/michigan.13
Wayne State University Law School will present a program on “Originalism and the Court’s Doctrinal Detours” Thursday, November 13, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in DJK 2242 at the law school, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. This discussion will explore areas where the Supreme Court’s jurisprudence has diverged from originalist principles and the consequences of those departures. To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”13
The Prosecuting Attorneys Association of Michigan’s Child Abuse Training Services Program (CATS) will present the webinar “I Am a Witness: Preparing & Testifying in Court” on Thursday, November 13, from 9 a.m. to noon via Zoom. Registration is free but required for attendance. To register, visit https://michiganprosecutor.org and click on “Training Calendar.”13
The Macomb County Bar Association will host its new lawyer admission ceremony on Thursday, November 13, at 4 p.m. at the Macomb County Courthouse 3rd floor courtroom of Judge James Biernat Jr., 40 N. Main in Mt. Clemens. Check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. To register, visit www.macombbar.org and click on “events.”13
The Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights will present its 2025 Biennial Lecture on Thursday, November 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wayne State University Law School’s Partrich Auditorium, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. Dr. Lester Spence will speak on “Cultivating Radical Imagination:?Rethinking the Role of Institution Power in Detroit and Beyond.” To register for the free event, visit bit.ly/2025bienniallecture.15
The Women’s Bar Association will host a Friendsgiving Brunch on Saturday, November 15, at 1 p.m. at The Fed, 15 S. Main St. in Clarkston. The brunch will support the Open Door Outreach Food Pantry in Waterford. Attendees are invited to donate money, gift cards, or physical donations at the event. To register for the brunch, email kelley.m.donnelly@gmail.com.17
Wayne State University Law School will present “Culture Clash: Religious Liberty and Parental Opt-Outs After Mahmoud v. Taylor” on Monday, November 17, from 12:15 to 1:45 p.m. in DJK 2242 at the law school, 471 W. Palmer Ave. in Detroit. To register, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”17
The Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan will present “From Table to Trial: Mastering Dining Etiquette and Courtroom Decorum” on Monday, November 17, beginning at 6 p.m. at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, 301 W Big Beaver Rd. in Troy. To register for the program, visit www.michbar.org/news/calendar.18
The State Appellate Defender Office and the Criminal Defense Resource Center will present a webinar on “Empowering Voices: Centering Youth in Defense Advocacy” Tuesday, November 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom. Speaking at the training will be Taylor Fellows of SADO and Susan Prentice-Sao of Michigan Indigent Defense Commission. To register, visit www.sado.org/go/Empower2025.18
Maddin Hauser concludes its 2025 Breakfast Bites: Employment Law Series with “Updates in Discrimination Law” presented Tuesday, November 18, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. in-person at One Towne Square, Fifth Floor, in Southfield, and online via Zoom. Speaking at the online program will be Maddin shareholder Ronald A. Sollish. To register for the webinar, visit https://maddinhauser.com and click on “events.”20
The Oakland County Bar Association will present a professional development webinar on “Litigation-Proofing Your Deal: M&A Disputes, Contract Pitfalls, and Pro Strategies for Business Lawyers” Thursday, November 20, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Cost for the seminar is $30 for OCBA members; $20 for Professional Development Committee members, OCBA new lawyers, and paralegals; $10 for OCBA students; and $45 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”21
The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present a webinar on “Strengthening Connections: Effective Tools and Strategies for Engaging Families in Juvenile Justice” on Friday, November 21, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Cole Williams, co-founder and executive director of The Delta Project, will discuss the importance of family engagement in the juvenile justice system. To register, visit www.courts.michigan.gov/events.24
The Detroit Bar Association/Third Judicial Circuit of Michigan New Lawyer Admission Ceremony will take place on Monday, November 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 13th Floor Auditorium, 2 Woodward in Detroit. All new attorneys who plan to take the oath at this ceremony must register online at www.detroitlawyer.org/admissions-ceremony.December
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The Michigan Judicial Institute will present “Fundamentals of Problem-Solving Courts” hosted by Problem-Solving Courts (PSC) online Tuesday and Wednesday, December 2-3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days via Zoom. Participants must attend both days to receive 5 MCJE credit hours (judicial practice). For registration information, contact PSC@courts.mi.gov.3
The Michigan Association for Justice Women’s Caucus will host its 9th Annual Women’s Caucus Charity Reception supporting Helping Women Period on Wednesday, December 3, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This charity reception will be a cozy pajama party and guests are encouraged to bring their slippers and a bottle for the evening’s wine bottle exchange. Attendees can register online at www.michiganjustice.org/events.4
The Oakland County Bar Association will host its Holiday Gala on Thursday, December 4, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Townsend Hotel, 100 Townsend St. in Birmingham. Tickets include food, entertainment, and one drink ticket per guest. Cost is $120 for OCBA members; $90 for OCBA new lawyers (P84347+), paralegals, and law students; and $130 for non-members. To register online, visit www.ocba.org and click on “Events.”6
The Criminal Defense Association of Michigan will present “Evidence Boot Camp D” on Saturday, December 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the State Appellate Defender Office, 3031 W. Grand Blvd #450 in Detroit. Speaking at the hands-on, small-group skills training will be Thomas Cranmer and Glenn Simmington. Cost for the training is $320 for CDAM members and $400 for non-members. To register, visit https://cdam.wildapricot.org.9
The Oakland County Bar Association’s Professional Development Committee will present a webinar on “Marketing Must Haves for Attorneys: Standing Out in a Sea of Suits” Tuesday, December 9, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. Cost for the webinar is $30 for OCBA members; $20 for committee members; $20 for OCBA new lawyers and paralegals; and $45 for non-members. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”9
The Jewish Bar Association of Michigan (JBAM) will host a Hanukkah Party on Tuesday, December 9. The celebration will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. at Platform 18 located at 116 E. 7th St. in Royal Oak. Beer, wine, and latkes will be served. Cost to attend is $18. Judges and law students can attend for free. To register, visit www.jewishbar.org and click on “events.”9
The Association of Legal Administrators, Metropolitan Detroit Chapter, will host its Holiday Party on Tuesday, December 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Barcade, 666 Seldon St. in Detroit. The event will feature holiday cheer with food, drinks, and games. ALA members, business partners, and friends are all welcome. There is no cost for the party. To register, visit https://aladetroit.org.10
The Oakland County Bar Association will present “Michigan Sentencing Guidelines 101” as a webinar on Wednesday, December 10, from noon to 2 p.m. via Zoom. Anne Yantus, of Michigan Sentencing PLLC, will break down complex concepts into clear, usable tools for everyday practice. Cost is $55 for OCBA members; $45 for OCBA new lawyers (P84347+), paralegals, students, administrative assistants; and $70 for non-members pre-registration. Oakland County appointed counsel can attend for free. To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”10
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a “Joint Legal Custody Disputes Webinar” on Wednesday, December 10, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom. This webinar will explore the role of the judge in cases where parents do not agree on the important decisions affecting the welfare of the child. To register for the webinar, visit www.courts.michigan.gov/events.10
The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will host its Annual Holiday Party Wednesday, December 10, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Beaubien Room of the Atheneum Hotel, 1000 Brush St. in Detroit. Attendees will be able to enjoy great food, camaraderie, adult beverages, and entertainment. Tickets cost $65 for FBA members and $85 for non-members. To register for the party, visit https://fbamich.org and click on “calendar.”
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