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President's Corner
The WBA has a long and proud legacy of leadership in the Detroit legal community and beyond. And to this day,we remain committed to the principle that led to the WBA's creation, Equal Access and Equal Justice Under Law. Being a member of the WBA means belonging to an organization that has paved the way for African American and other lawyers of color since our predecessor association, the Harlan Law Club, was formed in 1919. Whether as agents for social change, jurists at the highest state and federal levels, elected officials, or private attorneys zealously advocating for their clients' rights, WBA members have played, and continue to play, critical roles in bettering our community and fostering diversity in our profession.
Announcements & Articles
| Apply for the Judicial Externship Program |
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The Wolverine Bar Association encourages qualified minority law students to apply for the Judicial Externship Program. Operated in conjunction with judges of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and other Michigan courts, the JEP strives to expand judicial clerkship opportunities for minority students. For more information about the JEP and to apply, download the JEP brochure and application using the links below.
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| WBA Summer Clerkship Program |
The Wolverine Bar Association Summer Clerkship Program strives to increase the number of minority attorneys employed as partners, associates, in-house counsel, and in other well-respected positions within the legal community. To achieve this goal, the Program places first-year minority law students in clerkship positions that will provide opportunities to establish a network of contacts, develop practice skills, and acquire other intangible benefits gained from the experience of working in a challenging professional environment, all of which are critical to the launch of a successful legal career. The Program also provides participating employers an additional mechanism to accomplish their individual diversity goals and express their commitment to and underscore the importance of diversity in the legal community. |
| It's Time to Renew Your Membership |
The 2011-2012 bar year is under way. Please take a moment to renew your WBA membership. The special early bird renewal rate of $85 for regular members remains in effect until September 15, 2011. Other early bird rates apply based on the membership category. You can download the 2011-2012 membership application by clicking here. Now you can also pay your WBA dues securely online using PayPal. Just select the appropriate membership level, and enter your information as prompted. Be sure to mail in a copy of the membership application too, so we can have your committee selections. Thanks again for your continued support of the WBA! |
Events
| The 51st Annual Barristers' Ball |
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PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE FIFTY-FIRST ANNUAL BARRISTERS' BALL Forward Reflections "Creating Tomorrow Today" A BLACK TIE AFFAIR SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012 THE WESTIN BOOK CADILLAC DETROIT Ticket and Table Information: Individual tickets are $85 until 2/29/2012, $100 afterward. Blocks of 10 tickets (no table) are $675 until 1/31/2012, $750 afterward. Tables of 10 are $750. Contact the WBA Office at (313) 962-0250 for more information. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SAVE THE DATE FLIER CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD INFORMATION |
| Advertise In The 51st Annual Barristers' Ball Souvenir Book |
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The Barristers' Ball Souvenir Book is a great way to showcase your business, firm, or company to hundreds of metro Detroiters. If you're interested in reaching some of the area's most important decision makers and leaders, download the Ball ad form using the link below. Corporate sponsorship opportunities are also available. |
| 2011-2012 General Membership Meeting Schedule |
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The WBA's board of directors meetings are held on the second Tuesday of most months during the bar year beginning in September. All meetings are held at 6:00 pm at Bodman LLP, 5th Floor at Ford Field, 1901 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, MI 48226. This bar year's meeting schedule is as follows: October 11, 2011 November 10, 2011 December 13, 2011 January 10, 2012 February 21, 2012 March 14, 2012 April 10, 2012 May 8, 2012 (Annual Meeting) General membership meetings will follow the November, January, February, and April board meetings. Please check back for more information about the topical panel discussions that will take place at each meeting. |
| Submit Your Event |
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If you have an upcoming event that you would like the WBA membership to know about, please submit an email or Word document containing the event's details to wbaoffice@ameritech.net at least 3 weeks in advance. All submissions are subject to approval. Once approved, your event will appear on the WBA's Community Activities page. |
