UPCOMING EVENTS
Spring 2009
The 2009 Cooley Law School Law Review Annual Symposium (March 18, 2009 in Lansing, Michigan):
SUPREME COURT ELECTION CAMPAIGNS: A THREAT TO FAIR AND IMPARTIAL COURTS?
and, in conjunction with Henry Ford Community College (April 24, 2009, Dearborn, Michigan):
THE 21ST CENTURY VOTER: PROMOTING MICHIGAN VOTER POWER
Both events are open to the public. Registration is required for the 21st Century Voter event.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
This fall, while election matters are on the voters’ minds, the League of Women Voters of Michigan is sponsoring several non-partisan forums entitled, “A Fair and Impartial Michigan Supreme Court.” Learn more ...
October 1
Kalamazoo, Little Theater at Western Michigan University, Oakland Dr. and Oliver St., 7:00-9:00 pm.
Hosted by LWV Kalamazoo Area.
Speakers: Hon. Curtis J. Bell, Kalamazoo Co. Probate Court; Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press; Rich Robinson, MI Campaign Finance Network.
October 8
Holland, Ottawa Area Intermediate School District, 13565 Port Sheldon St., 7:00-9:00 pm.
Hosted by Holland and Grand Haven Area chapters of LWV.
Speakers: Hon. Curtis J. Bell, Kalamazoo Co. Probate Court, and Rich Robinson, MI Campaign Finance Network.
October 29
Livonia, Vis-Ta Tech Room, Schoolcraft College, 18600 Haggerty Rd., 7:00-8:45 pm.
Hosted by LWV Oakland Area.
Speakers: Hon. Edward Thomas, Wayne County Circuit Court (retired); Brian Dickerson, Detroit Free Press; Rich Robinson, MI Campaign Finance Network.
"Can Money Buy Justice in Michigan?"
Traverse City Attorney Dan O'Neil will discuss John Grisham's latest bestseller The Appeal and its relevance to the Michigan Supreme Court.
Thursday, June 19, 2008 – 7:00 p.m.
Horizon Bookstore, Traverse City
"Take Action for Judicial Independence!"
Road trip from Traverse City to Lansing – Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Presentation of petitions to legislators at the Capitol.
To sign up for the bus trip, contact info@miscc.org.BUS IS FULL!
Come back to learn about future events as MISCC goes statewide in 2008!
Take a look at the petition asking the Michigan legislature to take action for judicial independence – you can express your support in a simple email.
“Courting Trouble: Threats to a fair, open, and independent Michigan Supreme Court” – Traverse City, Thursday, October 25. 1 hour 50 minutes. DVD available for $13.00. Contact info@miscc.org
Description of the 10/25/07 forum