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Archer Award Gala

November 14

Join us at the Detroit Yacht Club to honor Chief Judge Patricia Perez Fresard.

Night Out with the Bench & Bar

October 7

Join the judges at Brew Detroit!

Judicial Candidate Ratings

The Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee has completed its rating of judicial candidates in Wayne County.

Detroit Legal Scholar Award

Deadline: October 17

Submission deadline for our Detroit Legal Scholar award.

Lunch & Learn Volunteer Training

October 28

Join us via Zoom for Session #24: Wayne County Friend of the Court Free Child Support Event Training

Jingle Mingle

December 3

Save the date for our annual end of year celebration!

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 23: Law Firm Life to In-House Counsel: Making the Transition

October 28: The Importance of Special Needs Trusts in Relation to Personal Injury Settlements

September 8, 2025: Detroit Bar Golf Outing (save the date!)

Vision
The Detroit Bar Association connects and collaboratively leads the lawyers of today and tomorrow to be ready to address the most pressing concerns of the legal community and optimize conditions to achieve access to justice.

Mission
The mission of the Detroit Bar Association is to create and serve a legal community that: promotes professionalism and integrity of the legal profession; supports access to justice; and fosters relationships and equity of opportunity for all lawyers.

Core Values
Stewardship,  Service,  Integrity,  Honor, Inclusive Community

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