62nd Annual Barristers’ Ball returns to Detroit, celebrates the legacy of Motown music

Featured photo courtesy of the Wolverine Bar Association Facebook page.

Detroit’s legal community is gearing up for a night of celebration and philanthropy as the Wolverine Bar Association & Foundation prepares to host its 62nd annual Barristers’ Ball on April 20 at the Marriott Renaissance Center. The event is a cornerstone of Detroit’s African American legal community. 

This year’s theme, “Motown: Back Down Memory Lane,” pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Detroit’s legendary Motown era. Attendees can anticipate a dazzling red carpet experience followed by the President’s Reception featuring live musical performances, a silent auction, and more.  

The Barristers’ Ball serves not only as an elegant black-tie affair but also as a vital fundraiser for the Wolverine Bar Association & Foundation’s initiatives. Proceeds from the event are dedicated to supporting internships, scholarships, educational courses, and mentoring programs for Black law students. Additionally, the funds raised contribute to providing legal assistance to underrepresented communities, addressing the critical need for more African American representation in the legal profession. 

Wolverine Bar Association President Diane Hutcherson and State Bar of Michigan Diversity Director Gregory Conyers talk with “American Black Journal” host Stephen Henderson about the purpose of the Barristers’ Ball, the current state of diversity in the legal profession, the importance of African American legal representation for people of color, and the challenges Hutcherson and Conyers faced during their journey to become attorneys.

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Watch American Black Journal on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. on Detroit PBS, WTVS-Channel 56.

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