May 4, 2020 For Immediate Release: LANSING, MI – On April 25, 2020, the State Bar of Michigan Representative Assembly voted to adopt the Michigan Coalition for Impartial Justice’s proposal to modify Michigan Judicial Canon 2(F) to preclude judges from being members of organizations that practice invidious discrimination on the basis of religion, race, national […]
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Oakland Update March 2020
WLAM Macomb member Judge Alyia Hakim has been nominated for the 2020 Women In Leadership Award. The ceremony is scheduled for May 31, 2020. Judge Alyia Hakim’s investiture occurred on February 20. WLAM Macomb raised over $500 for Macomb Charitable Foundation with Judge Alyia Hakim’s participation at the Affinity Bar Challenge. Our Annual Cocktails for […]
We hope that this message finds you and your families well. In light of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the public health risks that it poses, and the recommendations of public health and other officials regarding social distancing measures, all of the events that our Region was planning to host or sponsor during the month of […]
Wayne Update December 2019
Tip of the Mitt Update March 2020
Great Lakes Bay Update March 2020
Washtenaw Update March 2020
In December the Western Region held a Holiday party at the YWCA. Great attendances – both attorneys and judges. In January there was a free headshot/styling event for members. February included the westside hosting of the 9 to 5 movie event. Currently the Winter Wine Down event scheduled for March to celebrate WLAM’s birthday has […]
Last year WLAM was proud to sponsor WARRIOR LAWYERS, a one-hour documentary about Native American role models, Nation Re-Building and Tribal Justice. We are excited to report that the film has been completed and the trailer is available below. Copies of the film are available for purchase at www.warriorlawyers.org. ‘Warrior Lawyers’ Trailer from Audrey Geyer […]