This event is held in conjunction with the NEXT Conference.
9:00–10:00 a.m. Annual Business Meeting
10:00 a.m.–Noon Program
During the Annual Meeting, five members will be elected to the Council, a treasurer will be selected, and officers will be installed in their new positions.
To be elected, a candidate must be a member in good standing with the Section. Those who wish to be nominated, or those who wish to nominate another member, should submit the candidate's name, P number, address, and a brief written statement (by or on behalf of the nominee) of no more than one page to Mike Marutiak at MarutiakM@michigan.gov or:
Michael Marutiak
Criminal Law Section
1131 Vail Court
Lansing, MI 48917-4000
The meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. at Cobo Center in Detroit. Please be prompt, or you may miss the election. You must be present to vote. Candidates do not have to be present, but their presence is encouraged. A brief oral statement by candidates is permitted before elections. The five candidates receiving the most votes will serve a three-year term. The winners of the election will be announced at the meeting immediately after votes are counted.
Questions about the elections should be directed to Michael Marutiak at MarutiakM@michigan.gov or (517) 242-4792.
Implicit Bias & Use of Force in Law Enforcement
This panel program will explore how unconscious bias drives individual police behavior and how it impacts broader police practices, especially when dealing with minorities.
Moderator: Hon. Donald Shelton (ret.), Washtenaw County Circuit Court
Panelists:
Rev. Kenneth Ponds, Starr Commonwealth, Albion
Darel Ross II, LINC UP, Grand Rapids
Lt. Randy Sutton (Ret.), BlueLivesMatter, Las Vegas, NV
SBM Next Conference: Shape the Future of Your Law Practice Today
Formerly the Annual Meeting/Solo & Small Firm Institute, the NEXT Conference focuses on the future of law practice by bringing Michigan lawyers together in a whole new way to learn, share ideas, make connections, and more. Tailor the program to your needs by creating your own unique experience. Want to attend a section meeting, grab lunch, and catch an educational session or two? We’ve got you covered. Or maybe you’d rather focus on education and networking? You can do that too with a new, inclusive “all-member” lunch and reception. With two day, one day, and a la carte pricing options, it’s the conference that fits your schedule. Your conference, your way.
Dan Abrams, chief legal analyst for ABC News and founder and CEO of Abrams Media, will kick off the NEXT Conference by delivering the opening keynote presentation at 9:00 a.m. Thursday, September 28. There is no cost to attend the keynote.
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