This fall, the Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA) Membership and New Lawyers committees are teaming up to present “Bar Night Out: Novemberfest” on Thursday, November 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Crispelli’s Troy, 645 E. Big Beaver Road in Troy.

Attendees can connect with colleagues while enjoying delicious food, and a cash bar in a unique and lively atmosphere. 

The event is free for OCBA members and $25 for non-members.  Space is limited.  To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”

Anyone with questions may contact Katie Tillinger at 248-334-3400.

Law school hosts discussion on wrongful convictions Oct. 8

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Conviction Integrity Clinic will present a discussion on “Unraveling Injustice: Insights from the Courtroom & the Wrongfully Convicted” Wednesday, October 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Detroit Mercy Law, 651 East Jefferson in Detroit.

To recognize Wrongful Conviction Day, an exoneree and the stakeholders who pursued and secured his release will provide a candid conversation.  Speaking at the event will be:

• Tony Isho, exoneree

• Retired Judge Robert Colombo Jr.

• Marvie Neubauer, attorney for Tony Isho, Neubauer Legal Services PLLC

• Valerie Newman, deputy chief & director, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit, adjunct professor & director, Detroit Mercy Law Conviction Integrity Clinic

• Beth Greenberg Morrow, director, Oakland County Prosecutor's Office Conviction Integrity Unit, adjunct professor, Detroit Mercy Law Conviction Integrity Unit

A reception will follow the discussion.  To register for the free event, visit https://law.udmercy.edu and scroll down to “events.”

BWLA of Michigan hosts Membership Drive Oct. 23

The Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan is hosting its Membership Drive on Thursday, October 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Soul on Ice, 8867 Livernois Ave. in Detroit.  

During the evening, BWLAM will introduce its member judges and present a special tribute to the late Allen Venable by State Rep. Stephanie A. Young.

Lawyers, law student, and aspiring attorneys are welcome to attend and enjoy some light refreshments.  To register for the free event, email bwlamichigan@gmail.com. 

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