Michigan Chapter

Michigan Chapter Leadership

webmaster — Tue, 13 Mar 2007 17:36:26 -0400

Members of the Board with special guests (L-R): Michael Lee, Roger Wolcott, Special Guest Hon. Marianne Battani, Frank Wu, Chapter Vice President Tom Tallerico, Reginald Turner, Special Guest Hon. Marilyn Kelly, Tom Rombach, Chapter President Hon. Jessica Cooper, Michael Pitt, Special Guest American Constitution Society Executive Director Lisa Brown, David Greco.

Michigan Chapter

Third Annual Dinner Meeting, Presented by the Michigan Chapter

webmaster — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 12:54:23 -0400

The Honorable Abner J. Mikva gives keynote speech

L to R: Michael K. Lee, Barbara L. McQuade, Michael L. Pitt, Hon. Diane Hathaway, Hon. Abner J. Mikva, Mary Ellen Gurewitz, Tom Tallerico

Michigan Chapter

Second Annual Dinner Meeting, Presented by the Michigan Chapter

webmaster — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 09:19:49 -0500

On January 19, 2008, the Michigan Chapter held its “Second Annual Dinner Meeting.” The Chapter presented the Milliken award to Congressman John Conyers, Jr. for his commitment to progressive causes and The Honorable Jessica R. Cooper, Immediate Past-President of the Michigan Chapter, was recognized for her role in founding and leading the Michigan Chapter. The highlight of the evening was the inspiring keynote address by U.S. Senator Carl Levin. The focus of Sen. Levin's speech was on how the abusive treatment of detainees undermines our national security. ACS Executive Director Lisa Brown and Michigan Chapter Board Members Michael L. Pitt, Michael K. Lee and Thomas J. Tallerico also offered remarks.

Michigan Chapter

Michigan Lawyer Chapter 2nd Annual Dinner Meeting

webmaster — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 11:28:10 -0500

ACS’ Michigan Chapter presents their “Second Annual Dinner Meeting,” featuring Senator Carl Levin and honoring Congressman John Conyers. The event will take place on Saturday, January 19, 2008 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Westin Southfield, 1500 Town Center, Southfield, Michigan. Tickets will cost $100. Your response is requested by January 11, 2008. Please RSVP to Kathy Chisholm by phone (248-398-9800) or email (kchisholm@pittlawpc.com).

Michigan Chapter

Soul of Justice: Thelton Henderson's American Journey

webmaster — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 15:39:04 -0500

The Michigan Lawyer Chapter film screening of Soul of Justice: Thelton Henderson’s American Journey on January 17, 2007 was a success! The event was co-sponsored by the American Constitution Society for Law and Policy, the D. Augustus Straker Bar Association, the Wolverine Bar Association, the National Lawyers Guild, and the Association of Black Judges of Michigan. The film examines the inspiring work of one the first African-American federal judges in the United States and chronicles the impact of his decisions on the lives of millions. In addition to the screening, attendees heard remarks by Juanita Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History; Michael Lee, ACS Michigan Lawyer Chapter; Judge Denise Page Hood, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan; Lisa Brown, Executive Director, American Constitution Society; and Abby Ginzberg, Soul of Justice Filmmaker/Director.

Michigan Chapter