Oakland County Bar Association

06/15/2026

This week at the OCBA includes committee meetings, the Oakland County Probate Court Judicial Candidate Forum on Wednesday, and the OCBA Past Presidents Dinner on Thursday.

Please note that the OCBA office will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Visit the OCBA calendar to view upcoming programs and events: ocba.org/events

06/11/2026

The OCBA is partnering with the League of Women Voters-Oakland Area, the Oakland County Legal News, and the Oakland County Times to host the 47th District Court Judicial Candidate Forum on Tuesday, June 30, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Farmington Community Library.

The forum will feature candidates in the 47th District Court judicial race: Anthony J. Bordoley, Shelley R. Drain, Moneka L. Sanford, and Michael E. Sawicky.

This partnership is nonpartisan and strives to provide factual information to help citizens make informed decisions.

Learn more: ocba.org/47districtforum

06/10/2026

Make the most of the 2026-2027 bar year with the OCBA.

Renew your membership to continue accessing opportunities to learn, connect, get involved, and stay engaged with Oakland County’s legal community.

Members who renew by June 30, 2026, will receive a coupon code for 15% off three major events during the upcoming bar year.

Renew today: ocba.org/renew

06/09/2026

New Lawyer Boot Camp is this Friday.

Designed for attorneys in practice for less than five years and law students, this full-day training provides practical guidance on key areas of legal practice, including court procedures, pleadings, motions, oral advocacy, trial preparation, courtroom etiquette, and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to build your skills, gain practical insight, and connect with fellow new lawyers.

Register today: ocba.org/bootcamp

06/08/2026

The OCBA is partnering with the League of Women Voters-Oakland Area, the Oakland County Legal News, and the Oakland County Times to host the Oakland County Circuit Court Judicial Candidate Forum on Wednesday, June 24, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Commissioners Auditorium.

The forum will feature candidates in the Oakland County Circuit Court non-incumbent judicial race: Nadine Renee Hatten, Victoria B. King, and Lisa Marie Neilson.

This partnership is nonpartisan and strives to provide factual information to help citizens make informed decisions.

Learn more: ocba.org/circuitforum

06/07/2026

It’s a busy week at the OCBA.

Members can attend several committee meetings, the 2026 Employment Law Year in Review on Tuesday, and New Lawyer Boot Camp on Friday.

Visit the OCBA calendar to view upcoming programs and events: ocba.org/events

06/05/2026

Congratulations to OCBA member Travis Peterson on his new role with Bodman PLC.

Travis has joined the firm as a senior associate in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Group.

We wish him continued success in this next chapter.

Please join us in welcoming Travis Peterson to Bodman! Travis joined us today as a Senior Associate in the Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Group in our Detroit office.

Travis represents clients in complex commercial litigation matters. Learn more about him here:
https://www.bodmanlaw.com/people/travis-j-peterson/

06/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming the OCBA’s newest members!

The following individuals joined the Oakland County Bar Association in May:

Donovan Asmar, Bodman PLC
Natalie Bonnici, Hubbard Snitchler & Parzianello PLC
David M. Boutrous, Bodman PLC
Haroon Chaudhary
Guido Costantino, Deneweth, Vittiglio & Sassak, P.C.
John A. Cothorn, Cothorn & Mackley, P.C.
Marnie Marie Dewan, Law Office of Shannon DeWall
Alexa Doria, Collins Einhorn Farrell PC
Shelley Drain, Wayne County Prosecutor's Office
Katherine Dvorak, The Sam Bernstein Law Firm
MaCherie Everson, Everson Law Group
Scott Louis Feuer, McDonald, Baas and Livingston, PLLC
Daniel Richard Fruit
Ryan James Hartigan, Tilchin & Hall, P.C.
Amarildo Haxhi, Carthew Law Firm, PC
John W. Hofstetter, Littler Mendelson, P.C.
Emily Karson, Weber & Olcese, P.L.C.
Mohammad Mani
Jeremy Minkin
Nicholas James Norton
Kasey L. Ostapowicz, Bank Rifkin
Joshua Pang, Michigan Court of Appeals
Shelby Rampolo, Perkins Coie LLP
Mohammed A. Rathur
Lorraine Riffle, Kaltz Coulombe, PLLC
Devin Ilene Stamper
Joseph Stradley
Stavroula M. Varlamos, The Legacy Law Firm
Samuel Peter VerHey, Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC
Sandesh “Sonny” K. Viswanath, Viswanath Law
Trent Wickenheiser
Daniel M. Wolf, Long & Levit
Kathryn S. Wunderlich, Sennett Law, PLLC

Thank you for joining the OCBA. We are grateful to have you as part of our legal community and look forward to connecting with you soon.

06/04/2026

The 2026 Employment Law Year in Review is next Tuesday.

Join Catrina Farrugia of Bloomfield Legal, PLC, Dustin Frigy of the Oakland County Executive Office, Craig S. Schwartz of Butzel Long, P.C., and moderator Richard M. Lynch of the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court on Tuesday, June 9, from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Zoom.

This annual seminar will cover recent developments under the NLRA, real-world AI use cases, productivity tips, AI’s impact on business operations, and general employment law updates.

Register today: ocba.org/yearinreview

06/03/2026

The OCBA is partnering with the League of Women Voters-Oakland Area, the Oakland County Legal News, and the Oakland County Times to host the Oakland County Probate Court Judicial Candidate Forum on Wednesday, June 17, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oakland County Commissioners Auditorium.

The forum will feature candidates in the Oakland County Probate Court non-incumbent judicial race: Elisabeth C. Dery, Ariel Drissman, Jessica A. Hallmark, and Sheila Calvary Worthy-Williams.

This partnership is nonpartisan and strives to provide factual information to help citizens make informed decisions.

Learn more: ocba.org/probateforum