MILS Looking for Staff Attorney for Upper Peninsula

Download job announcement here.

Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS) has an opening for a staff attorney to work out of tribal offices in the Upper Peninsula. The attorney will primarily be providing criminal defense and parent representation in child welfare matters in the Sault Ste. Marie, the Bay Mills Indian Community, and the Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Courts.

Spring 2016 Michigan Indian Legal Services Newsletter

Download Spring_2016_MILS_Newsletter (PDF)

MILS Job Announcement for the U.P. Office

Michigan Indian Legal Services seeks staff attorney for representing defendants from its Upper Peninsula office (to open on or about April 1st).  Link to announcement here.

Fall 2015 Michigan Indian Legal Services Newsletter

Here:

Fall_2015_MILS_Newsletter

Michigan Indian Legal Services 40th Anniversary Event

Information here.

Registration here.

October 13, 2015
(the evening prior to the Annual Meeting of the United Tribes of Michigan)

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort
6800 E Soaring Eagle Blvd
Mt Pleasant, Michigan

5:30 p.m. Strolling Dinner and Entertainment

Michigan Indian Legal Services Winter 2013 Newsletter

Here:

Winter_2013_MILS_Newsletter

Michigan Indian Legal Services Fall 2012 Newsletter

Featuring a profile if MSU Law ‘2011 grad Elaine Barr, our 2011-12 Center Fellow!

MILS_Newsletter_Fall_2012

MILS Fundraiser, January 25th

A Benefit for Michigan Indian Legal Services

Friday, January 25th 5:30pm-9:00pm

A benefit/fundraiser for MILS. Tickets are $50.00 per person and include 2 drinks and 1 raffle ticket. Doors open at 5:30p.m., welcome at 6:00p.m. followed by hors d’oeuvres. Tickets MUST be purchased in advance. For tickets contact MILS, any of their fantastic attorneys, or Angela Sherigan.

Sponsorship opportunities still available! Contact Angela Sherigan, 586-822-4220 for more information.

Judge Sherigan to Receive LSC Pro Bono Award

Judge Angela Sherigan, tribal judge for Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, was selected to receive the Pro Bono Award from Legal Services Corporation. The event will be held at U of M law school on Thursday, July 26 from 1:30-7:30 pm.

The nomination is here.

Michigan Indian Legal Services Winter 2011-2012 Newsletter

Here:

MILS_Newsletter_Winter_2011-2012_Edition

Interesting articles on Jay Treaty border crossings and right to counsel in tribal courts. Oh, and MSU ILPC alum Erin McCormick.