Oakland County Bar

Connect with clients who are actively seeking legal assistance. Through the OCBA Lawyer Referral Service, attorneys can expand their reach and grow their practice. Join in March for just $50. Discounted rates are available through June 30, 2026. ➡️ocba.org/joinlrs.

Meet the Judges is Thursday, April 16, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at The Community House in Birmingham. Enjoy networking, food, and drinks while supporting Oakland County Foster Closet through the silent auction. Thank you to our sponsors. Register at ocba.org/meet-judges.

OCBA membership can open the door to meaningful leadership opportunities while also fostering lasting connections. For Silvia Alexandria Mansoor of Foley, Baron, Metzger & Juip, PLLC, it has provided a true sense of belonging within the legal community. ➡️ocba.org/join

Join us next Wednesday, March 25, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. for Appellate Advocacy: Insights from the Bench with Hon. Sima G. Patel, Hon. Christopher M. Trebilcock, and Hon. Adrienne N. Young. Moderated by Sam G. Lamrock. Learn more and register at ocba.org/appellateadvoc….

Time is running out to take advantage of our March membership special. Join OCBA in March and receive 16 months of membership for the price of 12, plus a $25 credit toward a 2026 event or seminar.* *Some restrictions apply. Learn more at ocba.org/join.

Don’t miss the Affinity Bar Charity Challenge this Thursday, March 19, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Pops for Italian in Ferndale. Support your favorite bar association by donating cash “tips” to benefit their chosen charity. Bring cash or a checkbook. Register: ocba.org/abcc

Wishing our community a day filled with connection, celebration, and a bit of luck.

The OCBA District Court Bench/Bar Conference is this Friday, March 20, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at The Kingsley in Bloomfield Hills. Learn from judges and practitioners on AI in legal practice, landlord–tenant cases, competency hearings, and more. ➡️ocba.org/dcbb

Join Eric Schmidt and Britain Washington for Getting to Know Pretrial Services and MDOC Probation at the OCBA District Court Bench/Bar Conference on March 20. 1.1 credit hours approved for attorneys on Oakland County criminal appointment lists. Register: ocba.org/dcbb

Meet Syeda Davidson of @ACLUofMichigan and Ryan Plecha of @butzel_long , the chair and vice chair of the OCBA Membership Committee. To learn more about this committee, join them at their next meeting on Wednesday, March 18, at 5:00 p.m.! ocba.org/?pg=events&evA…

There’s a lot happening at the OCBA this week. From the 2026 District Court Bench/Bar Conference and the Affinity Bar Charity Challenge to several committee meetings, there are plenty of opportunities to learn, connect, and get involved. We hope to see you there.

Join Hon. Jaimie Powell Horowitz, David Marowske, and Cheryl Luckoff for Opening Doors at the OCBA District Court Bench/Bar Conference on March 20. Learn about summary proceeding rules from the bench and practitioners representing tenants & landlords. ➡️ocba.org/dcbb

Congratulations to OCBA member Jeffrey S. Hengeveld on his election to senior vice president of the Board of Directors at Plunkett Cooney. Jeffrey is a partner at the firm and co-leader of its Professional Liability Practice Group. We congratulate him on this leadership role.

From leadership opportunities to events like Meet the Judges, the OCBA New Lawyers Committee gives early-career attorneys a chance to get involved, make connections, and take on a more active role in the legal community. Learn more: ocba.org/newlawyers

Join us next Thursday, March 19, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for the Affinity Bar Charity Challenge at Pops for Italian in Ferndale. Vote for your favorite bar association by donating cash “tips” to support their charity. Bring cash or a checkbook. Register: ocba.org/abcc

Join Natalie A. Cherry and Michelle L. Johnson for “A Guide to Legal Services in Oakland County” at the OCBA District Court Bench/Bar Conference on March 20. Learn about circumstances for client referrals, practitioner resources, and more. Register: ocba.org/dcbb.

Have you referred someone to join the OCBA? Each time you refer a friend or colleague to join the OCBA, you'll receive a $25 credit that is good toward an OCBA event, seminar, or dues renewal. For more details, visit ocba.org/referral.

The deadline to submit nominations for the OCBA Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony is this Friday, March 13, by 5:00 p.m. Help us recognize outstanding members of our legal community. Learn more and submit a nomination: ocba.org/awards

Elevate your practice in 2026. Join OCBA in March and receive 16 months of membership for the price of 12 plus a $25 credit toward a 2026 event or seminar.* Learn more: ocba.org/join *Some restrictions apply. See website for details.

Join Hon. James M. Alexander (ret.), Hon. Amy Ronayne Krause (ret.), and Hon. Wendy L. Potts (ret.) this Thursday for Luncheon Limine: Insights from the Visiting Judges. Noon to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom Register: ocba.org/luncheonlimine