June 30, 2011

Professionalism In Action at the Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Before incoming Thomas M. Cooley Law School students step into their first law school class, they are oriented to the importance of attorney ethics and professionalism.  Called Professionalism in Action, the State Bar of Michigan (SBM) professionalism orientation program brings students, local attorneys and judges together to discuss the role and importance of ethics and professionalism in the study and practice of law.  The Professionalism in Action program was initiated by past State Bar of Michigan President, Edward H. Pappas, in April 2009.  Since it began, more than 3,200 students and 332 lawyers and judges have participated in the program at Cooley.

From left to right: Cooley student Timothy Stevenson and the Honorable Gershwin A. Drain, 3rd Circuit Court Judge discuss professionalism and ethics at a recent student orientation. Judge Drain was one of five judges who participated in the Auburn Hills events. Others included Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals Henry William Saad, 3rd Circuit Court Judge Edward Ewell, 6th Circuit Court Judge Denise Langford Morris, 50th District Court Judge Cynthia Walker.

From left to right: Cooley student Timothy Stevenson and the Honorable Gershwin A. Drain, 3rd Circuit Court Judge discuss professionalism and ethics at a recent student orientation. Judge Drain was one of five judges who participated in the Auburn Hills events. Others included Chief Judge of the Michigan Court of Appeals Henry William Saad, 3rd Circuit Court Judge Edward Ewell, 6th  Circuit Court Judge Denise Langford Morris, 50th District Court Judge Cynthia Walker.

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Cooley Law School is the largest law school in the nation.  Founded in 1972, the private, non-profit law school operates J.D. programs across Michigan in Lansing, Auburn Hills, Grand Rapids and Ann Arbor.  Today, Cooley Law School has more than 15,000 graduates across the nation and worldwide and also offers joint degree and master of laws programs.  Cooley offers enrollment three times a year; in January, May and September. Additional information about Cooley can be found at cooley.edu.