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In this Legal Lounge we will cover legalization, decriminalization, and medical marijuana. We will also cover social equity and reasonable accommodation for medical marijuana use.
Panelists:
-Defense Attorney Mary Chartier of Chartier & Nyamfukudza P.L.C.
-Defense Attorney Takura Nyamfukudza of Chartier & Nyamfukudza P.L.C.
-Attorney Bernard Jocuns of Bernard A. Jocuns & Associates
-Cimone Casson of Cimone Casson LLC:
-Attorney Julie Nichols of Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
In this Legal Lounge we explore the history of Juneteenth and how Fair Housing is intertwined with its celebration.
Our panelists:
Paul Herring-Community Representative, Juneteenth Specialist
Teresa Springer-Director of Programs for Wellness Services
Egypt Otis-Owner of Comma Bookstore
In this Legal Lounge we cover the Housing Choice Voucher program and who's eligible. We will touch on the Fair Credit Reporting Act, Flint Genesee Homeless Court, and more.
Panelists:
-Gregory Abler (Center for Civil Justice)
-Debra Hayes (My Brother's Keeper)
-Theresa Haruska (Flint Genesee Homeless Court)
-Essence Wilson (Communities First, Inc.)
Legal Lounge: Elder Law & Covid
Join us for our Legal Lounge where we will cover visitation, power of attorney, and guardianship.
Panelists:
Attorney Amir Abu-Aita of Abu-Aita Law Firm, PLLC
Attorney Valeria Kutz-Otway of Chalgain & Tripp Law Office, PLLC
Managing Attorney Alison Hirschel of Michigan Elder Justice Initiative
Join us as we'll be covering activity and resource opportunities in Flint as well as Mayor Neeley's approach to leadership.
Moderated by LSEM's Katie Stanley, Staff Attorney & Fair Housing Education
Manager; and Ashnee Young, Education & Outreach
Coordinator .
Join tonight as we discuss the the Covid Emergency Rental Assistance Program with our panelists from United Way Saginaw, Catholic Charities of Shiawassee & Genesee Counties, Mid Michigan Community Action Agency, and the Disability Network of the Thumb - Blue Water Center for Independent Living. In this Legal Lounge we will go over eligibility, HARA services, and more.
Join us as we discuss the Conviction Set Aside Law, misdemeanors, felonies, and the expungement process.
We've gathered a panel of community experts to discuss economic justice, health equity, and racial disparities during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Panelists include:
Isaiah M. Oliver, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Angelia Williams, Director of Special Projects of the Great Lakes Bay Health Centers
Kenyetta Dotson, Community Organizer
Theresa Roach, Active Communities Director of the Crim Fitness Foundation