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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Michigan Court of Appeals, Lansing and Jackson District Courts
LANSING, Mich. — Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the appointments of Christopher P. Yates to the Court of Appeals – District 3, Tony Flores to the 54A District Court of the City of Lansing, and Robert K. Gaecke, Jr. to the 12th District Court of Jackson County. “Judge Yates, Mr. Flores, and Mr. Geacke […]
HBAM Partners With LA SED for Operation Joy
The Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan (“HBAM”) is partnering with Latin Americans for Social Economic and Development, Inc. (“LA SED”) to help with their annual Operation Joy! LA SED will be delivering food baskets, jackets, and small toys to approximately 200 families in the area to spread warmth and hope to those in need. In […]
New HBAM Officers Named
On June 30, 2021, new Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan Officers were sworn in. President: Marva De Armas President-Elect: Abril Valdes Treasurer: Arturo Alfaro Treasurer-Elect: Monica Navarro Secretary: Veronica Beltran To learn more about HBAM Officers and Directors, visit https://hispanicbarofmi.org/officers-directors/.
HBAM Hosts Pre-Law Event
The Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan will be hosting a panel about how to apply and afford law school. The event will be held via Zoom on March 18 at 5:00 – 7:00 PM ET. Professor Erin Archerd, Detroit Mercy Law, will discuss the admissions process. Additional panelists will be announced in the coming days. […]
HBAM Hosts Annual Party
HBAM will be hosting its Annual Party for members and friends on January 14 at 5 PM. Judge Zainab Baydoun will be speaking at this virtual event about becoming an Administrative Law Judge and her nonprofit organization, the EmpowerME Project. The event will also feature a trivia contest hosted by a Sporcle trivia MC. To […]
HBAM Member Spotlight: Lawrence Garcia
What is your name? Lawrence T. Garcia Where do you work, and what is your position there? City of Detroit, Corporation Counsel Where did you attend law school, and when did you graduate? University of Michigan Law School, 1995 When you were younger, what did you want to be when you grew up? A park […]
HBAM Partners with Latin Americans for Social Economic Development For Operation Joy
The Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan (“HBAM”) is partnering with Latin Americans for Social Economic and Development, Inc. (“LA SED”) to help with their annual Operation Joy! LA SED will be delivering food baskets, jackets, and small toys to approximately 200 families in the area to spread warmth and hope to those in need. In […]
HBAM Member Spotlight: James Feinberg
What is your name? Jim Feinberg What legal practice areas do you primarily focus on? Criminal Defense, State and Federal Where did you attend law school, and when did you graduate? Wayne State University Law School. Graduated in 1968. Describe the biggest challenge you’ve had to face in your legal career. Being a sole practitioner. […]
HBAM President Speaks at Lunch and Learn Event
Join us for a Lunch and Learn, where Veronica Rivas-Molloy, a Houston-based attorney and judicial candidate, and our own Luis E. Gomez, President of the Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan, will discuss the history and significance of Hispanic Heritage Month. About the Speakers: Veronica Rivas-Molloy is special counsel in the Litigation Practice Group at Jones Walker […]