2026 Annual Convention Schedule

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Fast Track to Justice Seminar : Practice Pointers From Top Trial Lawyers
Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Co-Moderators: Emily Peacock, Olsman MacKenzie Peacock, Berkley and Bryan Waldman, Sinas Dramis Law Firm, Lansing

Friday, May 8, 2026 Seminar Schedule:

• Registration – 8:30 a.m.
• Welcome – 9:00 a.m.
• Break & Exhibit Viewing – 10:25 a.m.
• Lunch & Exhibit Viewing - 12:15 p.m.
• Annual Business Meeting - 1:00 p.m.
• Break & Exhibit Viewing - 2:50 p.m.
• Craft Cocktail Party - 5:00 p.m.
  (Held at the Shelby Speakeasy)
   

81st Annual Banquet
MGM Grand Detroit

Saturday, May 9, 2026 Banquet Schedule:

• Reception – 5:30 p.m.
• Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
  • We will be welcoming Barry Conybeare as MAJ's 74th president.
  • We will be presenting MAJ's Judicial Excellence Award to Justice Megan Cavanagh.
  • We will be presenting MAJ's Champion of Justice Award to Ven Johnson.
  • We will be presenting MAJ's Legislative of the Year Award to Senator Mary Cavanagh.
  • We will be presenting MAJ's Women's Caucus Award to Governor Gretchen Whitmer
• New Lawyers Division Afterglow - 9:00 p.m. or immediately after the dinner