Detroit Bench and Bar Society (Inspired by the American Inns of Court Model)

The 2027 Detroit Bench and Bar Society (DBBS), inspired by the American Inns of Court Model, will kick off on Tuesday, February 2, 2027. Meetings are held twice monthly on Tuesdays at Miller Canfield. Each session begins with a networking social and dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by the evening's program. The program also includes one daytime webinar. 

2027 Detroit Bench and Bar Society (Inspired by the American Inns of Court Model) dates are:

• Tuesday, February 2, 2027, Kick Off Event Social Start/Dinner 5:30pm, program 6:00 – 7:00pm – Miller Canfield
• Tuesday, February 23, 2027, 11:30-1:30 PM, Webinar- Professionalism, Civility & Ethics
• Tuesday, March 9, 2027, Social Start/Dinner 5:30pm, Trial Advocacy Program Part 1 6:00 – 7:00pm – Miller Canfield
• Tuesday, March 23 , 2027, Social Start/Dinner 5:30pm, Trial Advocacy Program Part 2 6:00 – 7:00pm – Miller Canfield
• Tuesday, April 13, 2027, Social Start/Dinner 5:30pm, program 6:00 – 8:00pm Groups 1&2 Presentations – Miller Canfield
• Tuesday, April 27, 2027, Social Start/Dinner 5:30pm, program 6:00 – 8:00pm Groups 3&4 Presentations – Miller Canfield

Membership and participation in the Detroit Bench & Bar Society is an exclusive benefit available only to Detroit Bar members.  Non-members must join the Detroit Bar when they join the DBBS.

The DBBS dues for the 2027 program year are $75 for Masters, $60 for Barristers and Associates, and $35 for Law Clerks. This fee covers the costs for program administration and food and beverages during the season.

TO REGISTER: Use the link on this page and email your resumé to Sheena Law-Killinger at slawkillinger@detroitlawyer.org. The deadline to register is Friday, January 29, 2027.