The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will conduct its 108th Annual Meeting on Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, in Detroit.
This year’s annual meeting celebrates the theme “Tell Her Story,” embodying WLAM’s commitment to honoring and preserving the rich, often untold narratives of women who have shaped the legal profession in Michigan and beyond.
This theme reflects WLAM’s dedication to actively documenting the historical journey, the personal triumphs, and the collective struggles of women lawyers. At this meeting, WLAM will not only reflect on the strides we have made in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, but will also focus on the crucial role narrative plays in inspiring and empowering the next generation of legal leaders.
The agenda for the WLAM annual meeting includes:
—Friday, April 23, at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Boulevard in Detroit
• Noon, Registration and Networking Lunch
• 12:45 p.m., Introductions and Welcome
• 1 p.m., Leadership Class Presentation
• 1:45 p.m., Panel: “Her Voice, Her Power,” featuring Bonsitu Kitaba, Legal Director at the ACLU; Gretchen Shope, cast member of “Suffs”; Karen Drew, journalist from Channel 4; Latashia Perry, author and storyteller; and Dr. Maricela Castillo MacKenzie,
• 3 p.m., Scholarship Recipient Presentations
• 3:30 p.m., Panel: “First, But Not the Last,” featuring State Bar of Michigan President Lisa Hamameh, Michigan Supreme Court Clerk Elizabeth Kingston-Miller, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, U.S. District Court Judge Susan DeClerq, and Dawn Ison.
• 4:30 p.m., Closing Remarks
• 5:30 p.m., “Suffs” Cocktail Hour and Show (7:30 show time, must have purchased a show ticket to attend the cocktail hour)
—Saturday, April 25, at Michigan Central, 2001 15th St. in Detroit
• 5 p.m., Past Presidents Reception
• 6 p.m., Doors Open to general attendees for:
- Opening Remarks with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield
- Awards Presentations
- Fireside Chat, “The Making of Herstory” with Fadwa Hammoud and Alexandria Casperson
- Swearing-in of WLAM Board
- History Tours, hors d’oeuvres and networking
Attendees may participate in both days or a single day. Prices vary. For additional information or to register for the 108th Annual Meeting, visit https://womenlawyers.org and click on “events.”
This year’s annual meeting celebrates the theme “Tell Her Story,” embodying WLAM’s commitment to honoring and preserving the rich, often untold narratives of women who have shaped the legal profession in Michigan and beyond.
This theme reflects WLAM’s dedication to actively documenting the historical journey, the personal triumphs, and the collective struggles of women lawyers. At this meeting, WLAM will not only reflect on the strides we have made in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, but will also focus on the crucial role narrative plays in inspiring and empowering the next generation of legal leaders.
The agenda for the WLAM annual meeting includes:
—Friday, April 23, at the Westin Book Cadillac, 1114 Washington Boulevard in Detroit
• Noon, Registration and Networking Lunch
• 12:45 p.m., Introductions and Welcome
• 1 p.m., Leadership Class Presentation
• 1:45 p.m., Panel: “Her Voice, Her Power,” featuring Bonsitu Kitaba, Legal Director at the ACLU; Gretchen Shope, cast member of “Suffs”; Karen Drew, journalist from Channel 4; Latashia Perry, author and storyteller; and Dr. Maricela Castillo MacKenzie,
• 3 p.m., Scholarship Recipient Presentations
• 3:30 p.m., Panel: “First, But Not the Last,” featuring State Bar of Michigan President Lisa Hamameh, Michigan Supreme Court Clerk Elizabeth Kingston-Miller, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, U.S. District Court Judge Susan DeClerq, and Dawn Ison.
• 4:30 p.m., Closing Remarks
• 5:30 p.m., “Suffs” Cocktail Hour and Show (7:30 show time, must have purchased a show ticket to attend the cocktail hour)
—Saturday, April 25, at Michigan Central, 2001 15th St. in Detroit
• 5 p.m., Past Presidents Reception
• 6 p.m., Doors Open to general attendees for:
- Opening Remarks with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield
- Awards Presentations
- Fireside Chat, “The Making of Herstory” with Fadwa Hammoud and Alexandria Casperson
- Swearing-in of WLAM Board
- History Tours, hors d’oeuvres and networking
Attendees may participate in both days or a single day. Prices vary. For additional information or to register for the 108th Annual Meeting, visit https://womenlawyers.org and click on “events.”
