Bar association plans ‘Gilman Award’ lunch

The Eastern District of Michigan Bar Association will host the “2026 Leonard R. Gilman Award Luncheon” on Wednesday, April 15, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Boulevard in Detroit.

The event celebrates the ideals of excellence, professionalism, and commitment to public service embodied by Len Gilman and this year’s award recipient.  

The Gilman Award is given annually to an outstanding practitioner of criminal law who exemplifies the excellence, professionalism, and commitment to public service of U.S. Attorney Len Gilman.  Alan Gershel wrote of him, “As the United States attorney (Len) instilled a level of excellence, professionalism and commitment to public service that exists to his day… (and) his presence is felt everyday in numerous, often subtle ways. Whether it be in the recognition that depriving a person of his liberty is an awesome responsibility that requires the utmost care or in the treating of others with respect, his influence is never far.  

To register for the luncheon, visit https://edmibar.org and click on “events.”

SBM Taxation Section accepting applications for grants; apply online

The Taxation Section of the State Bar of Michigan is pleased to announce that it will make available funds of up to $1,000 for grants to qualifying organizations that provide taxpayer assistance to low-income individuals.

Organizations seeking a grant should make a proposal to the Taxation Section no later than April 30. The Grant Application Form, formatted as a fillable PDF, is available online at https://connect.michbar.org/tax/home. All grant proposals should include the following information:

• The name, address, and phone number of the applying organization (including the name of a contact person).

• The federal employer identification number of the applying organization.

• A copy of the IRS letter qualifying the applying organization as tax-exempt.

• The amount of funds sought and a detailed description of the proposed project or program, including goals and intended use of the grant funds.

• A description of other potential sources of funds for the proposed project or program.

• Disclosure of any relationship between the applying organization and any current or former member of the Taxation Section Council.

Applications and any questions should be submitted to skopacz@honigman.com.

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