WLAM: Women Lawyers Association of Michigan

Denise Ilitch Keynotes Annual Awards Reception on March 18th The WLAM Foundation is pleased to announce that Denise Ilitch, President of Ilitch Enterprises and prominent woman lawyer, will offer remarks at the Awards Reception taking place on Tuesday, March 18, 2008.  Ms. Ilitch will discuss “Success and the Confidence Factor,” drawing on her experiences in business, the non-profit community, and her “of counsel” position at Clark Hill, PLC.   She graduated from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and went on to earn a law degree from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Entertainment will be provided by the popular Forumshoppers, a quartet of talented singers led by Judge William Giovan of Wayne Circuit Court, will return to entertain those attending the Foundation’s Annual Awards Reception.   The Forumshoppers presented original songs last year that amused the crowd tremendously.  Attendees of the event include law student awardees and their families, donors, and many prominent lawyers and judges.  Please note that the date for the reception has changed from the date originally published. The Awards Reception will take place in the beautiful atrium of the St. John Conference Center, on the web at http://www.stjohnsgolfconference.com/.  This venue, located at 44045 Five Mile Road in Plymouth, Michigan, is conveniently located near major freeways.  It is well known for its excellent food and beautiful surroundings.  The reception will take place on March 18th, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.             Admission for the Awards Reception is $25, payable by check or credit card; reservations should be made by March 11, 2008.  Please call Debbie at (734) 762-7260.   Tax-deductible contributions to the WLAMF scholarship fund also are welcome: see www.wlamfoundation.org.