The State Bar of Michigan announced on Apr. 14 that it will hold a half-day virtual seminar focused on the ethical management of lawyer trust accounts for Michigan attorneys on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
The event is designed to help legal professionals understand property processing, record keeping requirements, and their responsibilities under MRPC 1.15 and 1.15A. The webinar runs from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $25 to attend.
According to the announcement, the session is open not only to members of the State Bar of Michigan but also their legal staff, law students, unlicensed graduates, and other legal professionals. Registration and payment must be completed by Friday, June 19 at 5 p.m., with all materials sent by email about one week before the seminar date.
The State Bar will offer another Lawyer Trust Accounts virtual seminar later in the year on Tuesday, Oct. 27, providing an additional opportunity for those who cannot attend in June.
The State Bar of Michigan promotes diversity, inclusion, and public legal education to enhance social wellbeing according to its official website. It uses its Lansing headquarters for administrative operations and member services according to its official website.
The association functions as a public body under the authority of the Michigan Supreme Court according to its official website, enhances justice administration and supports both legal practices and public relations according to its official website. Governance is provided by a Board of Commissioners alongside a Representative Assembly according to its official website.
Additional programs include administering Legal Milestones that recognize key events in state history with bronze plaques across Michigan according to its official website. The organization serves as the unified bar for lawyers statewide—offering resources such as education and ethical guidance—and partners with judicial bodies on initiatives supporting professional development since tracing its origins back to 1935 according to its official website.
