Oakland County Bar Association

Oakland County Bar Association The mission of the Oakland County Bar Association is to serve the professional needs of our members,

The OCBA recognizes Pride Month as a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm the importance of inclusion, eq...
06/01/2026

The OCBA recognizes Pride Month as a time to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm the importance of inclusion, equality, and respect within the legal profession and beyond.

We remain committed to fostering a welcoming legal community where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported.

This week at the OCBA offers several opportunities to connect, learn, and get involved.Members can take part in committe...
05/31/2026

This week at the OCBA offers several opportunities to connect, learn, and get involved.

Members can take part in committee meetings, attend the Annual Meeting on Wednesday, and join Thursday’s Precision in Practice: Drafting Effective Motions seminar for criminal appointed counsel.

The Annual Meeting is sold out, but a waiting list is available.

View the full calendar at ocba.org/events

Congratulations to OCBA member Jonathan M. Martone on joining Dickinson Wright as a member.Jonathan provides strategic c...
05/29/2026

Congratulations to OCBA member Jonathan M. Martone on joining Dickinson Wright as a member.

Jonathan provides strategic counsel to business and entrepreneurial clients, helping them navigate daily operational matters, complex legal challenges, and business and commercial disputes. His practice also includes litigation, probate, trust and estate matters, and alternative dispute resolution proceedings.

We wish Jonathan continued success in this new role.

New Lawyer Boot Camp is just a few weeks away.Join us for this full-day training on Friday, June 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4...
05/28/2026

New Lawyer Boot Camp is just a few weeks away.

Join us for this full-day training on Friday, June 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Oakland County Circuit Court. Designed for attorneys in practice for less than five years and law students, this program offers practical guidance for navigating the court system and representing clients.

Participants will learn from judges, judicial staff, and experienced attorneys through sessions on court procedures, motions, pleadings, civil litigation, oral advocacy, trial preparation, courtroom etiquette, and more.

Register today at ocba.org/bootcamp

Stay connected to the people, programs, and opportunities that make OCBA membership valuable.As the new bar year approac...
05/28/2026

Stay connected to the people, programs, and opportunities that make OCBA membership valuable.

As the new bar year approaches, keep your membership active for another year of committees, events, professional development, and community connection.

Renew by June 30, 2026, to receive a coupon code for 15% off three major events during the 2026-2027 bar year.

Visit ocba.org/renew

Last week, the OCBA hosted its Bar Night Out Mixer at Syndicate Ferndale, bringing members together for an evening of ne...
05/27/2026

Last week, the OCBA hosted its Bar Night Out Mixer at Syndicate Ferndale, bringing members together for an evening of networking, conversation, and connection outside the office.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event a success.

A special thank you to our supporting sponsor, Bank of Ann Arbor, and contributing sponsors Abby Kushner and Records Deposition Service, for their support.

View photos from the event here: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCUX8k

Join Mary C. Aretha of the Michigan Court of Appeals and Paul Shkreli of Shkreli Legal PLLC on Thursday, August 20, from...
05/26/2026

Join Mary C. Aretha of the Michigan Court of Appeals and Paul Shkreli of Shkreli Legal PLLC on Thursday, August 20, from Noon to 1:00 p.m. on Zoom for Time Matters: What Attorneys Need to Know about Billing and Communication.

This program will cover practical skills that are essential to legal practice, including billing time, meeting and maximizing billable hours, communicating with partners and clients, and documenting case files.

Register at ocba.org/timematters

This Memorial Day, the OCBA remembers and honors the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.We...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the OCBA remembers and honors the brave individuals who gave their lives in service to our country.

We reflect with gratitude on their courage, sacrifice, and lasting impact.

This week at the OCBA, the office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.Members can also atten...
05/24/2026

This week at the OCBA, the office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

Members can also attend upcoming committee meetings throughout the week.

View the full calendar at ocba.org/events

05/22/2026

The OCBA office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular business hours will resume the following business day.

Address

1760 S Telegraph Road, Ste 100
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48302

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

(248) 334-3400

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