State Bar’s SOLACE program supports members of the legal community in crisis
Published: February 19, 2026
Life can be full of surprises, but members of the State Bar of Michigan
don’t have to navigate crisis or catastrophe alone, thanks to SBM’s
SOLACE program.
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ABA releases ‘A Lawyer’s Guide to AI’
February 19, 2026The American Bar Association Science and Technology Law Section has released a new book, “A Lawyer’s Guide to AI: Ten Essential Concepts,” which offers a historical overview of AI and explains the technological and legal perspectives of the rapidly changing field.
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Homecoming Michigan native cemented her legal roots at special ceremony
February 19, 2026For Colleen Raftrey Entenman, becoming a lawyer was never about checking a box or reaching a milestone on a traditional timeline. It was about service, family, and a lifelong respect for the law – values that ultimately led her to take and pass the bar exam in three separate states, beginning at age 60.
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