Oakland County Bar

The heart of the legal community in Oakland County, serving the profession and our community. Michigan's largest voluntary bar association.

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The 2026 Employment Law Year in Review is next Tuesday on Zoom.

Join Catrina Farrugia, Dustin Frigy, Craig S. Schwartz and moderator Richard M. Lynch on June 9 from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. for updates on the NLRA, AI use cases and general employment law.

➡️https://t.co/8gnYiOdjh5

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OCBA will host the Oakland County Probate Court Judicial Candidate Forum on June 17 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Candidates include Elisabeth C. Dery, Ariel Drissman, Jessica A. Hallmark, and Sheila Calvary Worthy-Williams.

Learn more: https://t.co/wWs8CeEj1G

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Alona Sharon of Alona Sharon P.C. will present Update on the State of Criminal Law Midyear 2026 on Thursday, July 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Zoom.

Topics include recent criminal law decisions, sentencing rulings and key U.S. Supreme Court opinions.

https://t.co/JlKBfzLCfg

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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan has published proposed amendments to LR 7.1, Motion Practice, and LR 83.31, Conduct in Federal Court Facilities.

Comments must be received by July 13, 2026.

Details: https://t.co/Gg9AVOibgx

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The OCBA recognizes Pride Month and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community while reaffirming the importance of inclusion, equality and respect within the legal profession and beyond.

We remain committed to fostering a welcoming legal community for all.

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This week at the OCBA offers several ways to get involved.

Members can attend committee meetings, the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, and Thursday’s Precision in Practice seminar.

The Annual Meeting is sold out, but a waiting list is available.

➡️https://t.co/8XGLchetqe

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Congratulations to OCBA member Jonathan M. Martone on joining Dickinson Wright as a member.

He advises business and entrepreneurial clients on complex legal matters.

We wish Jonathan continued success in this new role.

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New Lawyer Boot Camp is just a few weeks away.

Join us Friday, June 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oakland County Circuit Court for a full-day training designed for attorneys in practice for less than five years and law students.

Register today: https://t.co/MousxQspxn

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Stay connected to the people, programs, and opportunities that make OCBA membership valuable.

Renew by June 30, 2026, and receive a coupon code for 15% off three major events during the 2026-2027 bar year.

➡️https://t.co/f3OiZsQpdu

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Last week, the OCBA hosted a Bar Night Out Mixer at Syndicate Ferndale, bringing members together for networking and connection.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our sponsors: Bank of Ann Arbor, Abby Kushner and Records Deposition Service.

📷: https://t.co/SxFoALpIGa

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Join Mary Aretha and Paul Shkreli on Thursday, August 20, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom for Time Matters: What Attorneys Need to Know about Billing and Communication.

Learn practical skills for billing, client communication, and documenting case files.

https://t.co/gEDC4bGqL7

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This Memorial Day, the OCBA remembers and honors the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

We reflect with gratitude on their courage, sacrifice, and lasting impact.

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This week at the OCBA, the office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Members can also attend upcoming committee meetings throughout the week.

View the full calendar at https://t.co/8XGLchetqe

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The OCBA office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume the following business day.

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Congratulations to OCBA member Allison M. Morris on joining Foster, Swift, Collins & Smith, PC.

Allison focuses her practice on no-fault litigation, transportation, and insurance law.

We wish Allison continued success in her new role.

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Registration is open for the 2026 Bar for the Course Golf Tournament.

Join the OCBA on Monday, July 27, at Knollwood Country Club for golf, networking, and connection. Shotgun start is at 1:00 p.m.

Early-bird registration is available through June 27.

https://t.co/21gYbNhnZ3

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Growth in the legal profession is strengthened by guidance, perspective, and meaningful connections.

For seasoned practitioners, mentorship is also a meaningful way to give back and strengthen the legal community.

Learn more at https://t.co/BaGvKXu62C

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OCBA member Zenell Brown of the State Court Administrative Office at the Michigan Supreme Court spoke at TEDxPontiac.

In “Justice, Not for Just Us But for All of Us,” she reflects on civic engagement and building trust between courts and communities.

https://t.co/UEN7hJP3dN

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OCBA membership helps attorneys stay connected, informed, and engaged with the local legal community.

Join in May and receive 14 months for the price of 12, plus a $25 credit toward a 2026 event or seminar.*

Learn more and join at https://t.co/iILkEeRmgl.

*Restrictions apply.

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Join Catrina Farrugia, Dustin Frigy, Craig S. Schwartz, and moderator Richard M. Lynch on Tuesday, June 9, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom for the 2026 Employment Law Year in Review.

Register at https://t.co/8gnYiOdjh5