The GLBR has had a very exciting year so far! This past December we hosted our 3rd Annual Holiday Party at the Frankenmuth Farmers Market, and helped raise over $200 for Emmaus House in Saginaw, a women’s shelter dedicated to helping women and children in transition. As always we played black jack, ate local pizza, […]
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On February 20, 2019 the WLAM-Western Region teamed up with professional organization West Michigan Women at Thousand Oaks Golf Club in Grand Rapids, Michigan for networking and a panel discussion about the power of influencer marketing. After the presentation, we enjoyed mingling and meeting other local professional women. On April 17, 2019, Western Region and […]
In November, we held an event a Detroit Blows. Members were invited to join us to have their makeup done and a blow out so that they could look their best for professional photos. Guests were treated to wine, fruit, and cheese while they were pampered. In December, the Wayne Region hosted our monthly Legal […]
The Oakland Region held its annual board building meeting at Cork Wine Pub in Pleasant Ridge in March. The board building meeting is a way for current and future members to learn more about the Oakland Region’s programming for the 2019-2020 year. We had a great turnout and look forward to continued participation in our […]
November 2018 brought our annual Stell Reception where we awarded the Carolyn A. Stell award to Honorable Joyce Draganchuk on behalf of her remarkable contributions to her community, through both volunteer commitments and her extensive career achievements. As a WLAM regional board member, we were immensely proud. We also awarded TWO scholarships this year as […]
On January 31, 2019, the Macomb Region participated in the Affinity Bar Challenge and won! Our charity was HEAL (Helping Ensure Addicts Live) and our Judicial Guest of Honor was Judge Carrie Fuca of the 41B District Court for Clinton Township. This event was well-attended by Macomb County WLAM members and was a fantastic opportunity […]
WLAM, Washtenaw Region held its Second Annual Tea and Champagne Charity Event at the Tea Haus in Ann Arbor on March 14, 2019. This event is being held for the benefit of Girl’s Group and proceeds from this event will be donated to Girls Group. Girls Group empowers young women in middle school and high […]
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WLAM 2019 Elections Slate of Candidates and Ballot The Slate of Candidates for the 2019 Elections to the Board of Directors has been finalized. Nominees are: President-Elect: (1 open seat) Roquia Draper Vice-President: (1 open seat) Ryan Kelly Treasurer: (1 open seat) Erin Klug Secretary: (1 open seat) Susan Chalgian Director at Large: (5 open seats) Kelly Brushaber Judge […]
WLAM is excited to announce that our Centennial Gala was selected as one of NCWBA’s two national “Honorable Mentions” for the 2019 Outstanding Member Program Award. The NCWBA Outstanding Member Program Award is given to women’s bar associations to recognize innovative projects, programs and services for their members or the bar association itself. Click […]