Whitmer names attorneys to state boards and commissions
On April 10, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a number of appointments to state boards and commissions, naming various attorneys to the panels.
Judge Cynthia Ward of Lansing and Rebecca Shiemke of Ann Arbor have been appointed to the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Ward is a judge for the 54-A District Court in Ingham County. She holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Rutgers University and a juris doctor from the Villanova School of Law. Ward succeeds Elizabeth Hines, whose term has expired. Shiemke is a managing attorney at the Michigan Advocacy Program and has worked for more than 30 years as an attorney in the domestic violence field. Shiemke holds a bachelor of arts in sociology and women’s studies from Albion College and a juris doctor from Wayne State University Law School. Shiemke is reappointed for a term expiring December 4, 2027.
The Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board coordinates and monitors programs and services for the prevention of domestic and sexual violence and the treatment of victims of domestic and sexual violence. The Board administers grants awarded under the Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and other governmental and non-governmental grants.
Judge Lisa McCormick of Dimondale has been appointed to the Human Trafficking Commission. McCormick is the chief circuit judge pro tempore on the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County. She holds a bachelor of arts in legal studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a juris doctor from Thomas Cooley Law School. McCormick is reappointed for a term expiring March 1, 2027.??
Judge Cynthia Ward of Lansing and Rebecca Shiemke of Ann Arbor have been appointed to the Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board. Ward is a judge for the 54-A District Court in Ingham County. She holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Rutgers University and a juris doctor from the Villanova School of Law. Ward succeeds Elizabeth Hines, whose term has expired. Shiemke is a managing attorney at the Michigan Advocacy Program and has worked for more than 30 years as an attorney in the domestic violence field. Shiemke holds a bachelor of arts in sociology and women’s studies from Albion College and a juris doctor from Wayne State University Law School. Shiemke is reappointed for a term expiring December 4, 2027.
The Michigan Domestic and Sexual Violence Prevention and Treatment Board coordinates and monitors programs and services for the prevention of domestic and sexual violence and the treatment of victims of domestic and sexual violence. The Board administers grants awarded under the Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and other governmental and non-governmental grants.
Judge Lisa McCormick of Dimondale has been appointed to the Human Trafficking Commission. McCormick is the chief circuit judge pro tempore on the 30th Judicial Circuit Court in Ingham County. She holds a bachelor of arts in legal studies from the University of Pittsburgh and a juris doctor from Thomas Cooley Law School. McCormick is reappointed for a term expiring March 1, 2027.??
MJI to present ‘Cryptocurrency Search Warrants Webinar’ May 14
The Michigan Judicial Institute will present a “Cryptocurrency Search Warrants Webinar” on Wednesday, May 14, from noon to 1 p.m.
This webinar will provide an overview of cryptocurrency, including various types of cryptocurrencies and associated offenses. An explanation of the information that should be included in any law enforcement/prosecutorial request for cryptocurrency search warrants will also be addressed.
This program is eligible for continuing judicial education (CJE) credit [1.0 Judicial Practice & Related Areas].
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
This webinar will provide an overview of cryptocurrency, including various types of cryptocurrencies and associated offenses. An explanation of the information that should be included in any law enforcement/prosecutorial request for cryptocurrency search warrants will also be addressed.
This program is eligible for continuing judicial education (CJE) credit [1.0 Judicial Practice & Related Areas].
To register for the webinar, visit https://mjieducation.mi.gov and click on “events.”
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