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Jewish Bar Association Meets The Judger

T

he Jewish Bar Association
of Michigan held its annual
dinner and reception for the
judiciary May 18 at the Westin Hotel
in Southfield. JBAM's successful inau-
gural dinner attracted more than 150
people.
The highlight of the event was the
keynote speech by Richard Bernstein,
the state's first blind Supreme Court

justice. Other judges elected or
appointed within the last two years
were also honored.
Justice Bernstein talked about over-
coming adversity and how Judaism
has played a role in his life and judicial
career.
JBAM president Rachel Loebl said,
"We were so grateful to have Justice
Bernstein as our speaker — and very

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delighted that so many judges were able
to attend.
"This made our first annual dinner a
huge success."
The Jewish Bar Association of
Michigan is dedicated to public service,
assisting attorneys and improving the
legal profession. For information on
joining, visit the JBAM website, www.
jewishbar.org. ❑

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Members of the judiciary and the JBAM board present at the dinner included, left to right, Judges Michael Warren,
Katherine Hansen, T. David Law, Michael Gadola and David Perkins; State Bar of Michigan President Thomas
Rombach; Jonathan Schwartz; Judge James Wittenberg; Stan Bershad and Andrew Cohen; Michigan Supreme Court
Justice Richard Bernstein; Frank Mamet; Judge Kathryn George; Keith Sirlin; Adam Berman; JBAM President Rachel
Loebl; Judges Joseph Slaven and Shannon Walker; Ellie Mosko; and Judge Mark Randon.

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Cooley Law School student Veronica Leontyeva, Supreme
Court Justice Richard Bernstein and attorney Shari
Lesnick

Judge David Perkins talks with JBAM President Rachel
Loebl and Vice President Ellie Mosko while Supreme
Court Justice Richard Bernstein converses in the back-
ground.

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