Ingham County Bar Association

Annual Meeting & Shrimp Dinner
2026-05-20 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Detroit) | VFW Post 701, 123 North Rosemary Street, Lansing, MI, 48917, United States
Come join your colleagues at this annual event where you will receive a fabulous meal cooked and served by local lawyers and judges.

VFW Post 701, 123 North Rosemary Street, Lansing, MI 48917

Event: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.Dinner Served at 6:00 p.m.

We are always happy to have volunteers for this event! Please email ICBA if you are interested in helping.

Social Deliberations - April
2026-04-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Hooked, 3142 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States

3rd Annual Networking Event with MSU College of Law and Cooley Law School
2026-03-26 17:30 - 19:30 | One North Kitchen & Bar, 1310 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823, United States
WLAM and ICBA-YLS present the 3rd Annual Networking Event with MSU College of Law & Cooley Law School.

This event will be hosted on March 26, 2026, from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM at One North Kitchen & Bar (1310 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI 48823).

Please send RSVPS here: cmoore@fsbrlaw.com

Social Deliberations - March
2026-03-18 17:30 - 19:00 | One North Kitchen & Bar, 1310 Abbot Road, East Lansing, MI, 48823, United States

17th Annual Barristers Night
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI, 48910, United States

Legal Writing Seminar (YLS)
2026-03-05 17:30 | Foster Swift Collins & Smith, 313 S. Washington Square, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States
Join us for the Legal Writing Seminar hosted by the ICBA Young Lawyers Section. This seminar will be taught by Professor Mark Cooney. The event is generously hosted by Foster Swift and is open to all attorneys and members of the Ingham County Bar Association. Food will be provided and the seminar will count towards CLE credit.

RSVP by: March 3, 2026.

RSVP to: Jordan Ahlers-Smith at JAhlers@SpeakerLaw.com

2026 Bench Bar
2026-02-28 08:00 - 12:30 | Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI, 48901, United States
Overview
We are pleased to invite you to join us at this year’s Bench Bar Conference for an engaging and dynamic morning of professional development and networking.
This year’s program features multiple sessions led by distinguished and highly accomplished speakers who bring exceptional insight into the evolving legal landscape. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to participate in meaningful one-on-one conversations, expand their professional networks, and gain valuable perspectives on the nuanced aspects of the legal field.
Whether you are looking to deepen your expertise, connect with peers and leaders, or explore emerging issues shaping the profession, the Bench Bar Conference offers an environment designed to inform, inspire, and elevate your practice.
To view the full program of events and session details, please refer to the attached link.
2026 Bench Bar Conference Program

Exclusive Event Sponsor Opportunity!

Click the link below to view an exclusive opportunity; for this event, there’s one spot open for a Platinum sponsor, and two for Gold sponsorship. These exclusive spots get access to not only the standard marketing included with the regular level of sponsorship, but they also get a spotlight on ICBA social media, tables on site in important, high traffic areas, and a list of all attendees!
Sponsorship Opportunities

Social Deliberations - January
2026-01-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Hooked, 3142 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI, 48912, United States

Meet the Judges
2026-01-08 17:30 - 19:30 | University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI, 48910, United States

131st Annual Dinner
2025-11-12 18:00 | Crowne Plaza, 925 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI, 48917, United States

2025 Ask a Lawyer
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | CADL Downtown Lansing, 401 S. Capitol Avenue, Lansing, MI, 48933

2025 Young Lawyers Paper Chase
2025-06-22 10:00 | 325 Riverfront Drive, 325 Riverfront Drive, Lansing, MI, 48912

ICBA Shrimp Dinner 2025
2025-05-21 17:00 - 21:30 | VFW Post 701, 123 North Rosemary Street, Lansing, MI, 48917, United States

16th Annual Barristers Night
2025-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI, 48910, United States

130th Annual Dinner
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Crowne Plaza, 925 S Creyts Rd, Lansing, MI, 48917, United States

Ask A Lawyer
2024-10-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Capital Area District Library, 401 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI, 48933, United States

Annual Shrimp Dinner 2024
2024-05-15 17:00 | VFW Post 701, 123 North Rosemary Street, Lansing, MI, 48917, United States

Bench Bar
2024-02-03 00:00 | Veterans Memorial Courthouse, 313 W. Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI, 48901, United States
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129th Annual Dinner
2023-11-08 18:00 - 21:30 | University Club of MSU, 3435 Forest Road, Lansing, MI, 48910, United States
