Law school awards Voice for Justice Fellowships
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law awarded Voice for Justice Fellowships to Tijani Mohamed, a rising third-year student in the JD program, and Gabriela Gardner, a rising second-year student in the Canadian and American Dual JD program. The fellowships support their service as legal interns this summer at nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing access to justice.?
Mohamed is serving at Southeastern Dispute Resolution Services. He contributes to the Peace Pod initiative supporting a multi-tiered community dispute resolution educational system in both traditional and community-centered spaces, helping to reestablish accessible, grassroots mediation and problem-solving resources for all.
“The legal system, while necessary in many cases, does not always provide closure or healing,” commented Mohamed. “The gap between doing nothing and going to court is exactly where the Peace Pod lives.”
Gardner is serving at Freedom House Detroit. As a legal intern, she supports immigration services.
“My interest in public service developed as I volunteered in my church and local community,” explained Gardner. “Immigration work has been my passion. I believe everyone should be valued as the person that they are and receive the support they need to live the life they want.”
The Voice for Justice Fellowship has supported more than 100 fellows locally and around the world since launching in 2003.
Author to join book club hosted by WBA, BWLAM June 17
The Women’s Bar Association (WBA), Oakland County region of the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, along with the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan will present a Summer Book Club event on Wednesday, June 17, beginning at 6 p.m. at Mother Handsome, 14661 W. Eleven Mile Rd., Ste. 500 in Oak Park.
The book for this month will be “The Tiny Things Are Heavier” by Esther Okonkwo, assistant professor of English; African and African American Studies at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. This debut novel follows a Nigerian immigrant as she tries to find her place at home and in America—an epic about love, grief, family, and belonging. Okonkwo will be joining the group for this discussion providing a unique opportunity to really dive into the material and discuss the struggle everyone faces in truly finding and making a home.
Participants are asked to bring $10 to the event, or ask for WBA’s Zelle QR Code, to assist with the ordering of drinks and food. Mother Handsome has a variety of pizza, snacks, coffee, and other beverages. To register or for any questions, email Natasha Rao at natasha-rao@hot mail.com.
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