The ACS Michigan Lawyer Chapter is currently accepting applications to serve on its Board. Made up of attorneys from across Michigan, the ACS Michigan Lawyer Chapter is committed to advancing ACS's mission of upholding democracy, defending the rule of law, and advocating for a more just and equitable constitutional system. Our work has spanned from helping identify potential candidates for judgeships (and supporting ACS's Path to the Bench Project), to conducting panels and programing on public policy issues, to hosting social events bringing ACS affiliated attorneys and law students together.
Now more than ever, ACS's work is critical to safeguarding the future of liberty and justice in the United States. If you are interested in joining this effort, we encourage you to apply to serve on our Board. Board positions are held for two years, with the possibility of renewal. The Board is comprised of a chair (with possible co-chairs and vice chairs, as the Board sees fit), senior board members, and at-large board members. Board members may contribute any amount of time they can offer to the Chapter's work, with the expectation that each Board member will contribute at least one program, event, or other project each calendar year. ACS Michigan will accept applications through October 31, 2025.
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Join the International Law Society and the American Constitution Society for a discussion with Professor Jonathan Odom, Wake Forest Law alumnus and former Navy JAG with 20 years of service. Professor Odom will examine the relationship between the United States and the International Criminal Court, focusing on how international treaties and U.S. military extradition law impact American service members stationed overseas.
Join ACS in collaboration with the National Lawyers Guild (NLG) and the Criminal Law Association (CLA) for a conversation with Alec Karakatsanis, author of the book Copaganda - How Police and the Media Manipualate Our News, and Founder/Executive Director of Civil Rights Corp.
Visiting Lecturer Radhe Patel will deliver a lecture on the impact and legality of various state laws that are limiting what public school teachers can say in their classrooms. She has previously handled cases for teachers facing discipline for teaching books like To Kill a Mockingbird or acknowledging same-sex relationships in middle and high school classrooms.
ACS, NLG, and SPILF student organizations are co-hosting a Public Interest Night of Networking at CWRU School of Law to connect students with public interest attorneys, community advocates, and JD-advantage professionals. Students will rotate through small tables for focused conversations guided by prompts about day-to-day work, needed skills, pathways, mental health, and current issues. The goal is to build relationships, surface internship leads and demystify routes into public interest and related roles.
Dinner will be provided, including vegan options.
