Attorneys appointed to governor’s staff
Two attorneys have been appointed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer to her executive staff.
Maria Martinez has been promoted to deputy chief of staff. Martinez joined the executive office in December 2020 as deputy legal counsel and was promoted to chief compliance officer in October 2021. She also formerly led the governor's legal team as acting chief legal counsel in addition to her role as chief compliance officer. She has experience as a former in-house counsel for a Michigan business and working as an attorney at Bodman PLC, a Detroit-based law firm. Martinez received both her J.D. and undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan. She will oversee the appointments, community engagement, constituent services, and special projects divisions.
Mikhail Perkins will join the team as legislative affairs specialist. He recently served as a policy adviser for the Michigan Senate Majority Democratic Staff, specializing in finance, economic and community development, and civil rights. Before that, he worked as a legal extern at the Saginaw Defenders Office, led former state Representative Byrd’s office as chief of staff and policy director, and was a law clerk at White & Wojda Attorneys and Counselors. Mikhail received his J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law and undergraduate degree in political science from Michigan State University.
Annual FBA Holiday Party scheduled for Dec. 13 in Detroit
The Federal Bar Association, Easter District of Michigan Chapter, will host its Annual Holiday Party Wednesday, December 13, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Beaubien Room at the Atheneum Hotel and Conference Center, 1000 Brush Street in Detroit.
Attendees will be able to enjoy great food, camaraderie, adult beverages, and live entertainment. Significant others are most welcome.
Tickets cost $65 for FBA members and $85 for non-members. To register for the party, visit https://fbamich.org and click on “events.”
Cocktail Sip to raise funds, Dec. 14
The Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (BWLAM ) is again partying with a purpose with its Annual Cocktail Sip Fundraiser on Thursday, December 14, beginning at 6 p.m. at the Garden Theater, 3929 Woodward Avenue in Detroit.
The event will feature a live band with DJ WAX TAX-N DRE, food, and cash bar. Money raised during the event will go to support programs and community outreach.
Cost for the event is $70 per person and $35 for law students. For additional information or to register, visit www.blackwomenlawyers.org and click on “events.”
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