Save the Date!

Join colleagues and members of local affinity bar associations at the Taste of Diversity strolling reception—an evening dedicated to celebrating the rich diversity of our legal community. Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with vibrant conversation, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and the camaraderie of friends old and new. The evening will also honor outstanding service through the presentation of the Leon Hubbard Community Service Award and the Michael K. Lee Memorial Award.

Sponsored by the Oakland County Bar Association Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, Taste of Diversity was established in 2015 to celebrate multiculturalism within the profession and to foster collaboration among area affinity bars in promoting greater awareness and advocacy for diversity in the legal field.

To view the full album from last year's event, visit 2025 Taste of Diversity.

2026 TASTE OF DIVERSITY AWARDS

The OCBA is now accepting award nominations for two awards which will be presented at the annual Taste of Diversity event. Please consider nominating a deserving person for one of the annual awards listed below:

Access the award criteria and past recipients by clicking the links below.

How to nominate: A nomination letter for any of the awards, inclusive of the nominee’s activities and how the person fits the criteria should be emailed to Katie Tillinger.

Deadline: Friday, September 4 at 5:00 p.m.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Leon Hubbard Community Service Award - Hon. Poncé D. Clay, 36th District Court

Michael K. Lee Memorial Award - Kristina Bilowus, MSU College of Law

SPONSORSHIPS

Sponsorships are still available. Access the sponsorship packet below.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Location

Great Lakes Culinary Center

24101 W. Nine Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48033

Sponsors

Champion Sponsor

Ambassador Sponsors

Advocate Sponsors

Ally Sponsors

Collins Einhorn Farrell PC	Honigman LLP
JAMS	Tiffany & Bosco, P.A.

Supporter Sponsors

Brooks Wilkins Sharkey & Turco PLLC	Hohauser Kuchon
Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC

Policies and Notices

Important Notices and Policies

By registering for this event, you agree to the following:

CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds will be given to registrants whose cancellations are received no less than 10 days prior to the event. No refunds will be granted thereafter but participants can ask for a change in registrant.

NOTICE OF CREDIT CARD SURCHARGES
To help offset the rising costs of payment processing, the Oakland County Bar Association has implemented up to a 3% credit card surcharge, effective July 1, 2026. This surcharge applies only to credit card transactions and will not exceed our actual cost of acceptance.

You can continue to pay via debit card, eCheck, cash, or check without any additional fees.

NO RECORDING POLICY
Attendees of OCBA seminars and committee meetings are prohibited from recording such events without expressed or written consent from the OCBA board or executive director. Attendees who are seen to be recording a seminar or meeting, whether live or virtual, will be asked to leave the event or removed from the virtual meeting and no refund of the registration fee, if any, will be granted.

RIGHT TO APPROVE ATTENDEES
The OCBA reserves the right to approve attendees for any OCBA seminar, meeting or event. If a registrant is not approved for attendance, the registrant will be notified and a refund of their registration fee, if any, will be granted.