Detroit Bar Ass'n: New Lawyer Boot Camp

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
11:00 AM
Location: Zoom

New Lawyer Boot Camp 

Tuesday, June 18th, 11a.m. - 2 p.m. Zoom Webinar 
 Thursday, June 20th, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 

Join the Detroit Bar Association in this immersive 1.5-day workshop covering everything a new attorney practicing in Wayne County needs to know to hit the ground running.

Tuesday, June 18th 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Zoom Webinar 

The Third Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan will give a procedural overview of Wayne County Courts and their respective divisions, followed by practical guidance from a group of experienced attorneys practicing regularly within the Criminal, Family, Juvenile and Civil Divisions.

The half-day virtual workshop will conclude with a discussion led by the Detroit Bar’s Executive Director, Tracey Cooley, on the perils and pitfalls of applying Artificial Intelligence to your legal services. 

Thursday, June 20th 9 a.m. - 4p.m. Coleman A Young Municipal Center

This will be an in-person session including a tour of CAYMC and Phases of Litigation covering everything from discovery and depositions to juggling multiple hearings and introduction to trial practice. Experienced Detroit attorneys will lead you through the specifics of motion filing, discovery and depositions, successful trial practice, appeals, alternative dispute resolution and settlement conferences. 

The day will also include presentations focused on starting your career with wellness in mind, professional presence via zoom and a practical guide to interacting with the courts, judges and staff. 

Presenters: 

  • Sarah Gale-Barbantini, CURE Auto Insurance
  • Aaron Burrell, Dickinson Wright
  • Tom Grden, State Bar of Michigan Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program 
  • Chief Judge Patricia Perez Fresard, Third Circuit Court
  • Sue Stanczyk, Suzanne C. Stanczyk, PLLC 
  • L. Pahl Zinn, Dickinson Wright 
  • Esther Flowers, Rose Legal Services, PLLC
  • Margaret Flanagan, Third Circuit Court

Cost: $55 (includes both workshop sessions, lunch on June 20th and course materials) 

You must be a Detroit Bar Association member to participate. Registration deadline June 17, 2024. To join the Detroit Bar Association, please visit https://www.detroitlawyer.org/join/

Please reach out to slawkillinger@detroitlawyer.org with any questions regarding registration and membership.

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