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Might plain language and a reader-centered design enhance your arbitration clause’s chances of being enforced? Cases from across the country suggest that the answer is yes. Read more in the March Michigan Bar Journal: loom.ly/2i7XJic

Did you know scholarships are available for the 2025 Great Lakes Legal Conference? The scholarship is open to any bar association or section leader who lacks the necessary financial support to attend the conference. Learn how you can apply at michbar.org/gllc.

Disasters of all kinds can leave a law firm unprepared. Lawyers have an ethical obligation to plan and prepare for disasters of all kinds and ensure they protect client interests. Read about what you can do in the Michigan Bar Journal: loom.ly/Lrub754

Don’t forget to register for the free, confidential virtual support group starting April 2, designed to help attorneys improve their overall well-being to maximize professional competency and connect with their peers. Contact LJAP at [email protected] or (800) 996-5522.

How did a stressed out writer every finish this month's Michigan Bar Journal Wellness column? By "zooming out." Learn about how you can learn to employ this stress management tactic in your working life too: loom.ly/SDnvdr0

The Great Lakes Legal Conference, June 13-14, 2025, offers three learning tracks--Leadership, Legal Updates, and Practice Management--with several sessions you can mix and match the sessions to personalize your experience. Learn more and register at michbar.org/gllc

Don't miss out on the State Bar of Michigan's Brunch for Bars on April 27, 2025. This annual event is a chance for bar leaders and members from around the state to network and collaborate. Cost is $15 and registration is required. Learn more and register: michbar.org/diversity

In Memoriam information is shared monthly and published in the Michigan Bar Journal as soon as possible after receiving it. These were shared in the March 2025 issue. To notify us of the passing of a loved one or colleague, please email [email protected].

The proposed Michigan Judicial Protection Act was passed by the Michigan Senate with bipartisan support. The act would ensure that state-level judges have the same protections currently provided by federal law to their federal colleagues. Read more: loom.ly/h_WbdCE

Michigan senators voted March 18 to approve a crucial piece of legislation that would reform juvenile justice and ensure access to justice to children. Read more: loom.ly/-CAy-Gc

Meet Katy Goshtasbi, featured speaker for SBM's May 2 virtual wellness seminar. Goshtasbi, a former attorney and expert in emotional resonance and personal branding, helps professionals embrace their true selves for more fulfilling careers and lives: loom.ly/AUrW3yM.

Ready to be a better leader? The Great Lakes Legal Conference's Leadership Track offers several sessions designed to help you do just that. Learn to chart your leadership path, how to leverage partnerships, lead in a virtual world, and more! More at michbar.org/gllc.

There's still time to register for the State Bar of Michigan 50-Year Golden Celebration luncheon! Don't miss your chance to honor the Michigan attorneys who have been serving their communities as SBM members since 1975! Learn more or register michbar.org/50year

Registration is closing soon! Register now to join us at Brunch for Bars April 27, 2025. The brunch is a great opportunity for bar leaders and members from around the state to network and collaborate. Cost is $15 and registration is required. Learn more at michbar.org/diversity

SBM's April On Balance Podcast hosts Sateesh Nori, legal innovation strategist and professor at NYU School of Law, to discuss the legal ethical and regulatory questions surrounding AI and how to prepare for the future. Listen on the Legal Talk Network: loom.ly/TE95Rfk

Stay up to date on what's happening in the legal profession! The 2025 Great Lakes Legal Conference's Legal Updates learning track will give you the latest on estate law, criminal law, family law, and more. Register and learn more at michbar.org/gllc.

What’s the secret to a thriving practice? You. In SBM's upcoming virtual seminar, Katy Goshtasbi will show attorneys how embracing your most authentic self is the best way to connect with clients, build your brand, and grow a successful practice. Register: loom.ly/AUrW3yM

Your legal skills are solid—but are you truly connected to your clients? Discover how refining your personal brand can make your practice more fulfilling and effective. Join us May 2 for a free virtual seminar from the State Bar of Michigan. Register: loom.ly/AUrW3yM.

Clients want confidence and authenticity in an attorney, but they’re not always the easiest things to cultivate. SBM's upcoming virtual seminar will help attorneys build confidence, better connect with clients, and create a thriving practice. Register: loom.ly/AUrW3yM.

Register now to get early bird pricing for the Great Lakes Legal Conference! Save $50 by registering by May 13, 2025. Open to all State Bar of Michigan members, the event will take place on Mackinac Island and will be packed with information. Register at michbar.org/gllc