Celebrating a diverse bar, since 1836.

Book Club

January 15

Join us for our 2026 Kick-Off Meeting at Mojave Cantina.

Using Social Media as Evidence

February 3

Join us at Elephant & Co. Detroit for a panel discussion on social media as evidence.

Detroit Bar Legal Scholars

Deadline: May 11

Submit a scholarly paper on our 2026 Mega Question.

New Lawyer Bootcamp

January 22 & 29

Join us for a 1.5-day workshop covering everything a new lawyer in Wayne County needs to know.

Inn of Court 2026

Register by January 30

Build strong relationships and further your law career.

Mardi Gras at Lager House

February 17

Come mix and mingle with the Judges and celebrate Mardi Gras in Corktown.

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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