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Takura was thrilled to cheer on Amy Iseler as she accepted the Liberty Bell Award at the State Bar of Michigan’s recent Presidential Inauguration & Awards Luncheon. Takura, who knows Amy’s work through court, nominated her in part because she… Read More

Marisa was named one of CMU’s Top 10 Alumni who have graduated within the last 10 years. Marisa’s outstanding contributions to the law were one of the reasons that she was recognized as a CMU alumni superstar. Read More

Recently, Marisa presented at the Michigan District Judges Association annual conference to district court judges from across the state. She updated them on the new distracted driving law, OWI expungements, and new case law regarding traffic stops, s… Read More

As has happened many times now, Takura was invited to the Michigan Hall of Justice to mentor high school students from all over the state. The students are participating in the Learning Center’s Annual Moot Court Program and will be litigating… Read More

C&N had a grand time at the State Bar of Michigan’s Great Lakes Legal Conference. Mary and Marisa gave the Criminal Law Update, and Lizzy attended as a Bar leader. The event—and Mackinac Island—were wonderful, and there was lots of fun on t… Read More

Mary Chartier was honored to present at the Federal Bar Association’s program Sixth Circuit Appellate Advocacy from the Judges and the Pros. Other presenters at the program were Sixth Circuit Judges David McKeague and Joan Larsen, as well as Stephe… Read More

Takura was the featured guest speaker during the Ingham County Bar Association Family Law Section’s recent lunch and learn meeting. He spoke to the family law practitioners and judges about the intersection between criminal defense and family law.… Read More

Nearly twenty years have passed since Takura’s law school orientation. Earlier this week, along with other local attorneys and judges, he returned to his alma mater to discuss the role and importance of ethics and professionalism in the study and p… Read More