Celebrating a diverse bar, since 1836.
Volunteer Training
December 9
Join us for Michigan Community Resources Pro Bono Transactional Law for Michigan Nonprofits.
Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee
Due December 22
Join the JCEC! Submit your application by December 22.
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.
ON THE CALENDAR:
December 8: Jingle Mingle
December 9: Michigan Community Resources: Pro Bono Transactional Law for Michigan Nonprofits
Decembe 18: ADR Section Planning Meeting
December 22: Judicial Candidate Evaluation Committee Applications Due
January 22 & 29: New Lawyer Bootcamp
January 26: Business Litigation Section Winter Happy Hour
Starting February 10: Inn of Court
February 17: Mardi Gras at Lager House 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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