Washtenaw Update December 2019
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Mid-Michigan Update Winter 2019
The Women Lawyers Association of Michigan is happy to announce that 12 scholarships of $3,500 each will be awarded to women law students in the Spring of 2020. There is also the possibility of an additional scholarship that is in the works for which all eligible applicants will be considered. Download Application Each law school […]
WLAM SPONSORING COLLECTION OF USED CELL PHONES TO SUPPORT NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH In honor and support of National Domestic Violence Month, WLAM’s Domestic Violence Committee is sponsoring a cellphone buyback program to raise money for the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. All WLAM members are encouraged to inquire into whether their firms or […]
On June 27, 2019, WLAM Washtenaw and the Washtenaw County Bar Association (WCBA) hosted the annual summer picnic. Everyone enjoyed the good weather and had fun at Gallup Park at this family friendly event. 2019 Grill Masters included, the Honorable Charles Pope, the Honorable J. Cedric Simpson, the Honorable Kirk Tabbey, and the Honorable Karen […]
The Western region held their annual dinner on Wednesday, May 22nd. In addition to board elections, Lindsay Canan received the 2019 Outstanding Member Award. The Women Lawyers v. Judges Charity Softball game was held on June 15th. The Judges won 2-1 in a defensive battle. While sponsorships were down slightly from their all-time high in […]
We joined the Women in Leadership for a golf outing on July 26th at Twin Oaks Golf Course in Freeland, MI. We had 35 participants, 6 of which were Women Lawyers. We played 9 holes and gathered for a raffle for donated prizes after. A fall event is in the works and more information will […]
WLAM- Macomb is hosting a Book Club on September 18, 2019 at 5:30pm. This will be held at Mikes on the Water. The First Book will be: Girl, Wash You Face by Rachel Hollis. The 2nd Annual WLAM Golf Outing will be held at Sycamore Hills on Friday, October 4th at 12:00pm. We have had […]
WLAM Wayne is kicking off the new year with our annual Wine and Garden Party, our signature event is hosted by Judge Demetria Brue of the 36th District Court. On Sunday September 22, WLAM Wayne will be hosting a happy hour style brunch at Lady of The House in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood. Please join us and […]
The Oakland Region ended the 2018-2019 year strong and kept the momentum going to kick-off the Summer Season. On May 18th, 2019-2020 WBA President Erin Flynn was honored with the 2019 Regeana Myrick Outstanding Young Lawyer Award at the 12th Annual YLS Summit by the State Bar of Michigan Young Lawyers Section for her an overwhelming […]