Gov. Whitmer makes appointment to the bench
LANSING, Mich. —Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointment of Julienne Ferris to the Huron County Probate Court, where she will also serve as the 73-B District Court judge.
“I’m proud to appoint Julienne to the bench in Huron County,” said Governor Whitmer. “As a skilled legal professional with a commitment to Huron County, I am confident Julienne will serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.”
Ferris, of Bad Axe, is a partner and attorney at Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, P.C. in Bad Axe, Michigan, where she specializes in family and probate law matters. Ferris previously served as an associate attorney at Deming, Parker, Hoffman, Campbell & Daly, LLC, in Atlanta, GA. Ferris is also a board member at Thumb Area Transit as well as a current member and the former president of the Huron County Bar Association.
Ferris holds a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law.
This appointment will be made to fill a partial term, expiring January 1, 2027, following the resignation of Judge David Herrington.
“I’m proud to appoint Julienne to the bench in Huron County,” said Governor Whitmer. “As a skilled legal professional with a commitment to Huron County, I am confident Julienne will serve the people of Michigan admirably and uphold the rule of law.”
Ferris, of Bad Axe, is a partner and attorney at Ferris, Schwedler & O’Mara, P.C. in Bad Axe, Michigan, where she specializes in family and probate law matters. Ferris previously served as an associate attorney at Deming, Parker, Hoffman, Campbell & Daly, LLC, in Atlanta, GA. Ferris is also a board member at Thumb Area Transit as well as a current member and the former president of the Huron County Bar Association.
Ferris holds a Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from the University of Georgia and a Juris Doctor from the Florida Coastal School of Law.
This appointment will be made to fill a partial term, expiring January 1, 2027, following the resignation of Judge David Herrington.
Panel discusses ‘Nuts & Bolts of the Americans with Disabilities Act’
The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association’s Diversity Committee and Employment & Labor Committee will present “Nuts & Bolts of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)” on Wednesday, October 22, from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Detroit Room at the Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse, 231 West Lafayette in Detroit.
The event will cover Title I (employment), Title II (state and local governments), and Title III (public accommodations). Through lectures and a panel discussion, the seminar will delve into topics such as how to provide a reasonable accommodation, the interplay between the ADA and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the basics of engaging in the interactive process, and the responsibility of entities to provide reasonable modifications.
Speaking at the seminar will be
• Haba Yono, Honigman
• Michelle Crockett, Honigman
• U.S. District Court Judge Susan DeClercq, Eastern District of Michigan
• Adam Winn, Fieger Law
• Elizabeth Marzotto Taylor, Deborah Gordon Law
• Rebecca Seguin-Skrabucha, Bodman
A reception will follow the seminar. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
The seminar is free to EDMBA members and costs $20 for non-members. To register, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”
The event will cover Title I (employment), Title II (state and local governments), and Title III (public accommodations). Through lectures and a panel discussion, the seminar will delve into topics such as how to provide a reasonable accommodation, the interplay between the ADA and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), the basics of engaging in the interactive process, and the responsibility of entities to provide reasonable modifications.
Speaking at the seminar will be
• Haba Yono, Honigman
• Michelle Crockett, Honigman
• U.S. District Court Judge Susan DeClercq, Eastern District of Michigan
• Adam Winn, Fieger Law
• Elizabeth Marzotto Taylor, Deborah Gordon Law
• Rebecca Seguin-Skrabucha, Bodman
A reception will follow the seminar. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.
The seminar is free to EDMBA members and costs $20 for non-members. To register, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”
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