NAABA Michigan Chapter

Calling all Michigan law students! Apply to become NAABA-MI’s Law Student Liaison and help connect students with NAABA-MI, attorneys, and the broader legal community. Scan the QR code or apply here: https://forms.gle/v6mAjCihmwUSEZfA8

The NAABA-MI 2026 Law Student Scholarship application deadline has been extended until Friday, October 9th at 11:59 PM! Submit your application to https://naabamichigan.org/scholarships/

We’re excited to welcome Dana Sobh as NAABA-MI’s new Co-Director of Events! We look forward to having Dana serve alongside our existing Co-Director of Events, Magistrate Jessica Cheaib, as they work together to bring exciting events and opportunities to our NAABA-MI community. ⚖️✨

Attention NAABA Michigan law school members! We are thrilled to announce the 4th Annual Gala Scholarship exclusively for law students.
If you are an active member and currently enrolled in law school, we strongly encourage you to apply. Your dedication to the law deserves recognition and this scholarship is your chance to shine.
Apply now by visiting https://naabamichigan.org/scholarships/

Congratulations to Rula Aoun on her appointment to the Wayne County Circuit Court!

Rula Aoun is a graduate of the University of Michigan-Dearborn and earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School in 2014. Her legal career includes experience in personal injury, civil litigation, family law, immigration, intellectual property, business law, product liability, and Michigan No-Fault.

She previously served as Legal Director of the Arab American Civil Rights League and has been an attorney with Cochran, Kroll & Associates since 2017. Since 2019, she has also served as a magistrate at Dearborn’s 19th District Court.

Governor Gretchen Whitmer appointed Aoun to the Wayne County Circuit Court, where she will begin serving on September 14, 2026.

Congratulations to Judge Rula Aoun on her appointment and this exciting next chapter!

Zenna Elhasan serves as Vice President and General Counsel at The Kresge Foundation and Secretary to its Board of Trustees. Her distinguished career includes serving as Corporation Counsel for Wayne County, Judicial Magistrate and Director of Probation for the 20th District Court, Partner at Allen Brothers, Assistant City Attorney for Hamtramck, and with the Michigan Department of Attorney General.

A University of Detroit Mercy School of Law graduate, Zenna has been recognized as a Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Women Lawyer and Notable Corporate Counsel, DBusiness Top Corporate Counsel, and the 2026 recipient of the Geraldine Bledsoe Ford Award. She was appointed to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in 2020 and remains active with the State Bar of Michigan, Detroit Bar Association Foundation, and NAABA Michigan.

We are honored to welcome Zenna Elhasan as the Keynote Speaker for the 4th Annual NAABA-MI Gala!

The 4th Annual NAABA-MI Gala presented by Farhat Legal, will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, with a networking reception beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Bellagio Banquet Hall in Dearborn Heights. Please purchase your tickets and sponsorships here: naabamichigan.org/events/

SPONSORSHIPS MUST BE PURCHASED BY
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026

Congratulations to our very own, Fadel Nabilsi, on his appointment to Magistrate of 14A District Court! We are so proud of you and your dedication to the legal profession!

NAABA-MI congratulates Dani Hourani on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his continued impact in the Detroit community. Congratulations, Dani!

✨ Save the Date ✨

Join us for the NAABA-MI 4th Annual Gala, an unforgettable evening of celebration and community.

📆 Saturday, November 14, 2026
📍 Bellagio Banquet Hall

More details to come. We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ✨