‘Update on the State of Criminal Law’ offered online

The Oakland County Bar Association will present the “Update on the State of Criminal Law Midyear 2026” webinar on Thursday, June 25, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. via Zoom.

This webinar will help attorneys stay ahead of the curve with a timely, practical review of the latest developments shaping criminal law in Michigan and beyond. It will break down the most recent published decisions from the Michigan Court of Appeals, with particular focus on sentencing rulings. It will also examine the most significant criminal law opinions from the United States Supreme 
Court.  Speaking at the webinar will be Alona Sharon of Alona Sharon PC.

Credit has been approved with the Oakland County Bar Association for 1.50 Criminal credits. 

Cost for the webinar is $18 for OCBA members and $45 for non-member. Oakland County appointed counsel can attend for free.  To register, visit www.ocba.org and click on “events.”`

Law school to feature Levin Center director online June 17

On Wednesday, June 17, from noon to 1 p.m., Wayne State University Law School will present its latest Legal Briefs program online featuring Jim Townsend, director of the Carl Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy at Wayne State University Law School.

During this program, Jim Townsend will introduce the Levin Center’s mission and work, including its engagement with Congress, state legislatures, secondary schools across Michigan, and the academic community. He will also discuss the Levin Center’s Congress 250 campaign, which marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and examines the enduring role of Congress as the promise of representation in American democracy.

Townsend will draw connections between Senator Carl Levin’s service in the U.S. Senate and the mission the Levin Center advances in honoring his legacy. He will also highlight ways Wayne Law alumni can support this work, particularly through opportunities that benefit and engage current law students. Following his remarks, Townsend will answer questions from attendees.

The Legal Briefs program highlights current legal and civic issues for alumni, students, and friends of Wayne Law. This virtual event is hosted and moderated by the law school’s development and alumni affairs team. 

To register and receive the Zoom login details, visit https://law.wayne.edu and scroll down to “events.”  For additional information about the Levin Center, visit https://levin-center.org.

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