The Michigan Association for Justice will conduct its “Seminar in the Snow: Litigation Strategies & Techniques” Thursday and Friday, January 22-23, at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City.
MAJ Past President Ron Weiner, of Lipton Law, and Tim Smith, of Smith & Johnson, are the co-moderators/hosts for the 2026 seminar.
The festivities will kick off Thursday evening with the MAJ Road Show followed by DJ trivia and karaoke. Friday will feature speakers, exhibits, and a family-friendly closing party. Speaking at the seminar will be:
• Nick Andrews, Liss & Andrews PC.
• Chrissy Hagen, Olsman MacKenzie, Peacock.
• Mike Nichols, The Nichols Law Firm PLLC.
• Carlye Reynolds, Ven Johnson Law PLC.
• Josh Blanchard, Blanchard Law.
• Ernest Hassan, Stevenson & Bullock PLC.
Event rates are $480 for MAJ members, $410 for MAJ sustaining members, $325 for MAJ members practicing 4 years or less, $325 for MAJ paralegal/law clerk members, $700 for non-members, and free for sitting judges. Hotel accommodations must be booked separately.
To register or for additional information, visit www.michiganjustice.org and click on “Events.”
MAJ Past President Ron Weiner, of Lipton Law, and Tim Smith, of Smith & Johnson, are the co-moderators/hosts for the 2026 seminar.
The festivities will kick off Thursday evening with the MAJ Road Show followed by DJ trivia and karaoke. Friday will feature speakers, exhibits, and a family-friendly closing party. Speaking at the seminar will be:
• Nick Andrews, Liss & Andrews PC.
• Chrissy Hagen, Olsman MacKenzie, Peacock.
• Mike Nichols, The Nichols Law Firm PLLC.
• Carlye Reynolds, Ven Johnson Law PLC.
• Josh Blanchard, Blanchard Law.
• Ernest Hassan, Stevenson & Bullock PLC.
Event rates are $480 for MAJ members, $410 for MAJ sustaining members, $325 for MAJ members practicing 4 years or less, $325 for MAJ paralegal/law clerk members, $700 for non-members, and free for sitting judges. Hotel accommodations must be booked separately.
To register or for additional information, visit www.michiganjustice.org and click on “Events.”




