A Day of Connection and Celebration:

MAP's Annual Program Meeting

Earlier this month, staff from across MAP and MSAS programs gathered for MAP's annual program meeting in Lansing. During the event, staff provided updates on their respective programs, and had the opportunity to meet and socialize with colleagues in person.

We also honored and recognized this year's recipients of MAP's program awards and heard from respected speakers, including attorney and Wayne State University Law School professor Ken M. Mogill, who gave a presentation on legal ethics.

Thank you to Lansing Community College for hosting us, and congratulations to the following recipients of this year's MAP program awards!

Outstanding Case Advocacy Award

Dorian Slaybod

Jose Rosas

Elly Jordan

Effective Community Project Award

Jose Rosas

Azeneth Salazar

Deddi Gaston

Alvaro Paz

Michel Romero

Alice Marines

Eva Alvarez Award

Jessica Kurtz

Jacob Clark

MAP Updates

MAP Joins MSBF to Support Access to Justice

MAP was proud to join the Michigan State Bar Foundation and attorneys from the Ann Arbor area to talk about the importance of the funding we and other legal services organizations in Michigan receive through the Access to Justice campaign. Thank you to our hosts, Goethel Engelhardt, PLLC, and all who came to learn about and support the campaign.

FLS Attends NLADA Annual Conference

Last month, FLS staff attended the National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) conference in Atlanta, Georgia. The NLADA conference is a skills-building and knowledge-sharing event for civil legal aid, public defense, and public interest law communities.

Staff Enjoy Festive Cheer at Holiday Parties

Across our programs, staff have gathered to celebrate the holiday season with festive fun and holiday cheer.

These celebrations provided a great opportunity for team bonding and spreading joy among colleagues.

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Resources and Events

Please help us spread the word about these upcoming community events and resources!

Seeking Volunteer Attorneys for 2025 Ingham County Family Law Assistance Clinics

The Ingham County Family Law Assistance Clinic takes place at the 30th Circuit Court on the last Wednesday of every month through December from 1-4 PM

We are seeking volunteer attorneys to provide brief advice in family law matters at our new Family Law Assistance Clinic in Ingham County.

2025 Washtenaw Family Law Assistance Clinics

The Washtenaw Family Law Assistance Clinic takes place at the 22nd Circuit Court on the last Wednesday of every month from 12-3 PM

Join us for free legal advice for low-income, unrepresented individuals on issues such as divorce, child custody, personal protection orders (PPO), and more.

Clinic is first-come, first-served until full.

Find more information here

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MAP includes Legal Services of South Central Michigan with five offices in south and central Michigan serving 13 counties and Farmworker Legal Services serving agricultural workers statewide. MAP also provides administrative services to five statewide specialty programs, known collectively as MSAS. These include the Michigan Poverty Law Program, Michigan Elder Justice Initiative, Crime Victims Legal Assistance Program, Michigan Legal Help Program, and Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. The Legal Services Corporation only supports the activities of the MAP programs, Legal Services of South Central Michigan, and Farmworker Legal Services.