The Wolverine Bar Association, the Association of Black Judges of Michigan, the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, and the Wolverine Bar Foundation will celebrate and extend gratitude to their presidents for another year of outstanding commitment and service during the 2025-26 bar year.  

The 2026 Presidents’ Dinner will take place Thursday, June 25, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Hollywood Casino at Greektown, 1211 Chrysler Dr. in Detroit. The keynote speaker will be Bakari Sellers, CNN political commentator, two-time New York Times best-selling author, attorney, and civil rights activist.

Cost for the event is $125. Guests may take advantage of complimentary self-parking in the Hollywood Casino at Greektown parking garage. To register, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-presidents-dinner-tickets-1990209482136.

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