State chief justice plans to leave court
Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement on Wednesday announced plans to resign from the court before the end of April.
“Leading our state’s highest court has been an opportunity to continue a proud record of independence, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law,” Clement said in a written statement.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will appoint a new justice. Clement is leaving with nearly two years left in her term.
Clement said she plans “to continue working to find ways to bring people together, to put data to work, and to make a difference in the lives of people so that interactions with our justice system result in safer communities and stronger families.”
Clement was appointed to the top court in November 2017 and elected to a full term in the 2018 general election.
In late 2022, she was chosen unanimously by her colleagues to serve as chief justice and was re-elected twice to serve in that post.
“Leading our state’s highest court has been an opportunity to continue a proud record of independence, fairness, and commitment to the rule of law,” Clement said in a written statement.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will appoint a new justice. Clement is leaving with nearly two years left in her term.
Clement said she plans “to continue working to find ways to bring people together, to put data to work, and to make a difference in the lives of people so that interactions with our justice system result in safer communities and stronger families.”
Clement was appointed to the top court in November 2017 and elected to a full term in the 2018 general election.
In late 2022, she was chosen unanimously by her colleagues to serve as chief justice and was re-elected twice to serve in that post.
Webinar takes holistic approach
to juvenile justice
The Michigan Judicial Institute and Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Services will present a webinar on “Building the Village, Part 1: A Holistic Approach” Friday, Feb. 28, from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Speaking at the webinar will be Lynda McGhee, co-executive director, Michigan Children’s Law Center; Judith New, education advocate, Michigan Children’s Law Center; and LaChetta Johnson, foster care worker and executive director, House of Kadence. The speakers will discuss:
The intended audience for the webinar includes juvenile justice county implementation team members, judges, court administrators, juvenile probation officers and caseworkers, courts, law enforcement, school personnel, attorneys, social service providers, other juvenile justice stakeholders, and child welfare professionals.
To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
Speaking at the webinar will be Lynda McGhee, co-executive director, Michigan Children’s Law Center; Judith New, education advocate, Michigan Children’s Law Center; and LaChetta Johnson, foster care worker and executive director, House of Kadence. The speakers will discuss:
The intended audience for the webinar includes juvenile justice county implementation team members, judges, court administrators, juvenile probation officers and caseworkers, courts, law enforcement, school personnel, attorneys, social service providers, other juvenile justice stakeholders, and child welfare professionals.
To register, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
SBM section plans Virtual ADR Spring Series
The Alternative Dispute Resolution Section of the State Bar of Michigan will begin its Virtual 2025 ADR Spring Series with “When Good Mediators Make Bad Decisions: A Look at Ethical Fading in Mediation” online Thursday, March 6, from 1 to 5 p.m.
Speaking at the online program will be Stephanie Blondell, professor of law and practice, faculty director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Caruso School of Law, Pepperdine.
Visit connect.michbar.org/adr/home for more information on the program.
Speaking at the online program will be Stephanie Blondell, professor of law and practice, faculty director, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution Caruso School of Law, Pepperdine.
Visit connect.michbar.org/adr/home for more information on the program.
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