VICTORIOUS!

On August 6th, 2010, the OCBA New Lawyers once again met on the battlefield (or volleyball court) to face their bitter rivals, the Young Lawyers section of the Macomb County Bar Association, in the annual 248 vs. 586 Challenge.  Playing the best out of three

Kneeling: New Lawyer Chair, Kaveh Kashef & Dan Assemacher
From L to R: Candace Shankin, NL Director Syeda Davidson, Arthur T. O'Reilly, NL Director Bonnie Beutler, Christopher Mann, Katie Tillinger, Christian Geier, NL Director Summer Gary & NL Director Jon Martone.

New Lawyers Committee Chair Kaveh Kashef raises the Dequindre Cup in Victory!

THE 2009-2010 YEAR IN REVIEW:

The Oakland County Bar Association New Lawyers Committee was hard at work fundraising and advocating for their chosen charity of the year, the Oak Park Business & Education Alliance. The organization provides career-focused education programs to students that are considered "at risk" within Oakland County school districts.

Summer Splash

The committee held its first fundraising event of the year at TreMonti's in Troy, Michigan, on August 27^th, 2009, to educate and inform attorneys about the OPBEA and to provide networking opportunities. With numbers boasting over 100 registrants the committee raised $865 for the OPBEA.

New Lawyers Director Barry Malone and Kristen Lusn pose for a picture at the committee's annual Summer Splash on August 27th, 2009.

Veterans, newly admitted attorneys and students networked at the Summer Splash event.

From Left to Right: Robert Beaupre, Mary McAuliffe, John Sechler & Emiko Hayashi.

On November 18^th, the committee held their annual Novemberfest social event at the Loving Touch in Ferndale to raise funds for the Oak Park Business and Education Alliance. The event proved to be quite successful as $600 was collectively raised from the numerous attendees at the event.

From Left to Right: Timothy Dodge, Joe Grunen, NLC Director Barry Malone, NLC Vice Chair of Public Relations Marc Jerabek & Kathy Fox.

From Left to Right: NLC Director Kari Low, David Trimble and NLC Vice Chair of Membership Geoff Brown.

Left to Right: Newly admitted attorneys Kiana Franulic, Veneshia Cezil & Nicole Nausieda.

5th Annual Bowling Challenge

On Friday, March 5, 2010, the New Lawyers Committee and the OCBA Board of Directors competed in the 5th Annual Bowling Challenge at Thunderbird Lanes in Troy. The two teams put on the high-fashion rented neon shoes and went pin-for-pin in this lighthearted annual event. For the second year in a row, the Board of Directors delivered an upset to the New Lawyers Committee. In addition to the fun and friendly competition, the event raised a whopping $544 for Oak Park Business & Education Alliance!

Rivals unite! NLC Director, Lisa Hamameh & OCBA Board Member Judy Cunningham pose for a picture before the game.  

2010 Bowlers-GAME ON!

12th Annual Meet the Judges

The Meet the Judges Party is the OCBA New Lawyers Committees largest annual fundraising event. It is one of the year's best opportunities to network with other Oakland County lawyers and get to know Oakland County Judges on a more personal level. The event was held on May 20, 2010, at the Iroquois Club in Bloomfield Hills. For the 8th year, the NLC included a silent auction to raise funds for the charity. And for the first time ever, the event included a live auction! The two auctions combined raised nearly $3,000!

Judge Michael Warren strategically bids on an item in the silent auction.

From Left to Right: NLC Chair Elect Kaveh Kashef, Honorable Michael Warren, 6th Circuit Court, NLC Chair Maureen McGinnis & Ashley Lowe, Thomas M. Cooley.

From Left to Right: Gerald P. Cavellier & Honorable Joseph G. Fabrizio.

Tigers Outing

On June 18, 2010 the NLC held their annual Tigers Outing at Comerica Park to present the Oak Park Business & Education Alliance with their check in an on-field presentation. After the presentation, the committee sat back an enjoyed the baseball game and each other's company. The final amount given to the charity totaled $6,030.00!

From Left to Right: Marisa Wiener & NLC Director Syeda Davidson.

NLC Director Donna MacKenzie and her son smile for a picture!

New Lawyers show their team spirit!

NLC Chair Maureen McGinnis with OPBEA President
Carol Purdy & Executive Director Lori Fidler.

 Congratulations New Lawyers on a very successful year!