In the course of your career, you will be called upon to play many roles: advocate, activist, conciliator, leader, and counselor. |
The Wayne State University Law School Alumni Association and New Lawyer Seminars is proud to present "The Role of Lawyers" from 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, in the Law School's Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium.
Some of Michigan's leading attorneys and judges will be on hand to help new lawyers in balancing their roles as advocates, activists, conciliators, leaders and counselors.
The Role of Lawyers
1:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008
Spencer M. Partrich Auditorium
Wayne State University Law School
471 West Palmer Street, Detroit
This event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. Parking is available in Structure #1 across from the Law School, on Palmer Street (corner of Cass) for $3.50.
* This event is free and open to the public. Parking is available for$3.50 in Structure #1 across from the Law School on Palmer Street. Refreshments will be served. The Law School is located at 471 West Palmer Street in Detroit. For more information on this and other New Lawyer Seminars, please contact Lee Tilson at lee.tilson@gmail.com.
| Judges Panel - Judicial Perspective on the Practice - The Hon. Elizabeth L. Gleicher Michigan Court of Appeals The Hon. Amy Hathaway 3rd Judicial Circuit Court, Wayne County |
| The Role of Lawyers in Academia and the Community: Everyday Lessons from Litigation - Ericka Jackson Wayne Law Assistant Dean of Admissions; Former Director Damon J. Keith Collection; Former University of Michigan fundraiser; Seven years litigation experience |
| The Role of Lawyers in Protecting Citizens from Police Misconduct - David A. Robinson David A. Robinson & Associates PC; Retired Detroit police officer |
| The Role of the Defense Lawyer in Civil Litigation - Ian Simpson Garan Lucow Miller PC; Author of Handbook of Michigan Medicine Malpractice Law; Medical malpractice defense |
| The Role of Lawyers in Solving Problems - Sean Blume Law Offices of Sean A. Blume; President, Wayne Law Alumni Association |
| The Role of Lawyers in Public Discourse - Bill Goodman Goodman & Hurwitz PC; Nationally prominent civil rights lawyer; Recently represented Detroit City Council |
| The Role of Lawyers in Protecting Civil Rights in Changing the World - Patricia Stamler Hertz Schram PC; Practiced with The Hon. Justin Ravitz for decades; Employment discrimination; Whistleblower protection |
| Advice for Young Lawyers Finding their Role - Lori Shemka Trial Court Administrator; Private practice; Solo practice |
| The Role of Lawyers in Preventing Medical Errors - Lee Tilson Villari Brandes; Founded Birth Trauma Litigation Group; Founded New Lawyer Seminars; Represents victims of birth and brain injuries |