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- Posted May 18, 2026
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Barristers’ Ball
The Wolverine Bar Association and the Wolverine Bar Foundation hosted the 64th Annual Barristers’ Ball on Saturday, April 25 at the Detroit Renaissance Center. This year’s ball, themed “Gold is King,” honored the legacy of the Mali Empire, one of history’s wealthiest and most culturally vibrant civilizations. Among those sporting their formal wear for the event were (l-r) Kim L. Ward, Wolverine Secretary Jailah Emerson, Eric Mathis, Wayne County Probate Court Judge Macie Gaines, Wolverine President-elect Alexis Smith-Scott, Wolverine President Jasmine Moore, Celeste Kinney, Coriann McMillen, Larry Johnson, and Micah Wright. Every year, more than 1,500 leaders from the legal, business, education, civic, and political communities attend the Barristers’ Ball to celebrate the best of the Southeastern Michigan Community. Proceeds from the annual Barristers’ Ball support the Wolverine Bar Association’s and Wolverine Bar Foundation’s student externships, internships, scholarships, education courses, and mentoring; as well as legal information, and representation for the underrepresented.
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