The National Arab American Bar Association Michigan Chapter (NAABA-MI) will host its 3rd Annual Gala on Saturday, April 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at     Bellagio Banquet Hall, 23900 W. Warren Ave. in Dearborn Heights.

The gala, presented by Jalal Abdallah Law PLLC, celebrates the Arab American legal community in Michigan. During the event, the NAABA-MI Pillar of Justice Award will be presented to Wayne County Circuit Court Judge Yvonna Abraham.  The  gala’s keynote speaker will be Suzanne Sukkar, member at Dickinson Wright.

Dinner will be provided and a cash bar will be available. To register for the gala, visit https://naabamichigan.org/events.

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