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2025-2026 Council Members:  Melvenna Fant-Jones, Emily Erbisch, Jillian McArdle, Megan Cochrane, Natalie Walter and Khrystyna Telebzda (left to right) Davena Shute (not pictured)

Our Section's Mission

The State Bar of Michigan Paralegal Section promotes the paralegal profession by (1) continuing to educate its members in legal practice areas, professional ethics, third-party services and technology; (2) collaborating with other professionals within the State Bar of Michigan and the legal community at large; (3) focusing on increasing membership and participation within the Paralegal Section through education, social and networking events, scholarships and awards; (4) connecting with paralegal students within the State of Michigan; and (5) supporting and participating in charitable works and community service projects.

Next Council Meeting:

November 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm (EST) on Zoom

Please contact Megan Cochrane at mcochrane@fosterswift.com for the zoom login information. 

Future Council Meetings:

 January 15, 2026 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

 March 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

May 2026 - TBD (Day of Education)

August 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm 

September 2026 -  TBD  (Annual Meeting)