Law students on each side of Michigan will get a unique opportunity to learn from a variety of judges and lawyers during brief mentoring sessions.
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‘Speed mentoring’ connects law students with judges, lawyers
SBM Young Lawyers Will Co-Present a Women’s Leadership Forum
The forum will consist of a panel discussion featuring moderator Kristin Murphy, of Brooks Kushman PC, and female leaders from many legal fields, including Sarah Barbantini, of Meemic Insurance Company; Dean Phyllis Crocker, of the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law; Erika Davis, of Butler Davis PLLC; Deborah Hebert, of Collins Einhorn Farrell PC; the Hon. Denise Langford Morris, of Oakland County Circuit Court; and Kathy Zelenock, of Dickinson Wright PLLC.
Space is limited, so register soon. WBA is taking registrations through Eventbrite at http://tinyurl.com/WLF2016. Tickets for attorneys cost $25; the first 10 students to RSVP will receive free tickets, then tickets for law students cost $10. For more information, contact Tanya Lundberg at tanya.lundberg@ceflaywers.com or (248) 355-4141.
Governor Appoints Beardslee to the 10th District Court
Beardslee currently serves as city attorney of Marshall and also works in private practice with a focus on civil matters, representing organizations and individuals in real property, personal injury, product liability, wrongful repossession, bankruptcy, estate planning and probate matters. He serves on the Brass Band of Battle Creek Board of Directors and on the Calhoun County Friend of the Court Committee. Beardslee has also served on the Marshall Public School Board, Marshall City Council, Marshall Success Fund and has worked with the Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce. Beardslee began his law career with Dobbins, Sherman and Beardslee, PC.
He earned a bachelor's degree from Spring Arbor University and his law degree from Wayne State University Law School.
Beardslee fills the seat vacated by Judge John Hallacy and must stand for election this November to serve for the remaining four years of the term.