State Bar plans ‘Tips and Tools’ webinar
The State Bar of Michigan will present its “Tips and Tools” for a Successful Practice Seminar online Tuesday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The webinar features presentations on how to maintain mutually beneficial client relationships, draft effective fee agreements, analyze ethical issues, and use innovative techniques and technology for effective law office management.
Cost is $50 for lawyers, other legal professionals, law students, and unlicensed graduates. Materials will be emailed to the email address used for registration approximately one week prior to the seminar. To register, visit www.michbar.org/tipstools.
For additional information, contact the State Bar of Michigan ethics helpline at 877-558-4760 or ethics@michbar.org.
The webinar features presentations on how to maintain mutually beneficial client relationships, draft effective fee agreements, analyze ethical issues, and use innovative techniques and technology for effective law office management.
Cost is $50 for lawyers, other legal professionals, law students, and unlicensed graduates. Materials will be emailed to the email address used for registration approximately one week prior to the seminar. To register, visit www.michbar.org/tipstools.
For additional information, contact the State Bar of Michigan ethics helpline at 877-558-4760 or ethics@michbar.org.
SBM president speaks with bar associations
The Incorporated Society of Irish American Lawyers — along with the Women’s Bar Association, Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan and the South Asian Bar Association — will host a “Gathering Featuring SBM President Lisa Hamameh” on Wednesday, April 8, beginning at 6 p.m. at Brewery Faisan in Detroit.
Hamameh will provide the groups with an update on State Bar of Michigan activities. She it is the 91st SBM president and a shareholder at Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler PC.
She is the first Palestinian American and ninth woman to serve as SBM president.
Pizza and beer will be provided at the event.
To register for a the free event, visit https://irish-lawyers.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”
Hamameh will provide the groups with an update on State Bar of Michigan activities. She it is the 91st SBM president and a shareholder at Rosati, Schultz, Joppich, & Amtsbuechler PC.
She is the first Palestinian American and ninth woman to serve as SBM president.
Pizza and beer will be provided at the event.
To register for a the free event, visit https://irish-lawyers.org and click on “Upcoming Events.”
Applications sought for ABA House spots
The State Bar of Michigan Board of Commissioners is seeking names of people interested in filling the following vacancies:
• ABA House of Delegates – State Bar Delegate: Three vacancies for a two-year term beginning at the close of the ABA Annual meeting in August 2026.
The ABA House of Delegates has the ultimate responsibility for establishing Association policy.
The House elects officers of the association and members of the board of governors and has the sole authority to amend the association’s bylaws; and it may amend the Constitution.
In addition, the House sets dues upon the recommendation of the board of governors.
Deadline for response is Monday, April 3.
Applications should be emailed to the SBM Secretary in care of Amy Owens at aowens@michbar.org.
• ABA House of Delegates – State Bar Delegate: Three vacancies for a two-year term beginning at the close of the ABA Annual meeting in August 2026.
The ABA House of Delegates has the ultimate responsibility for establishing Association policy.
The House elects officers of the association and members of the board of governors and has the sole authority to amend the association’s bylaws; and it may amend the Constitution.
In addition, the House sets dues upon the recommendation of the board of governors.
Deadline for response is Monday, April 3.
Applications should be emailed to the SBM Secretary in care of Amy Owens at aowens@michbar.org.
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