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ABLA Cookout
Saturday, August 8, 2026, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Detroit Mercy Law Student Parking Lot
Join Detroit Mercy Law's Association of Black Law Alumni (ABLA) for an afternoon of food, fellowship and fun at the annual ABLA Cookout. Detroit Mercy Law alumni, students, faculty/staff, and friends of ABLA are invited to enjoy some tasty grilled treats, great conversation, music, games and more. Tickets are FREE. A minimum donation of $10 or more is appreciated. All proceeds support the David Williams II ’82 & Gail Carr Williams ’83 Endowed Scholarship Fund. Learn more about ABLA and how you can make a difference.
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114th Annual Red Mass
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 12:00 p.m., Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church
Join Detroit Mercy Law and the legal community in celebrating the 114th Annual Red Mass. Red Mass is an occasion for judges, attorneys, civic leaders, and law students of all faiths to come together and pray for blessings and strength in the coming year’s work. This year’s Red Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Edward J. Weisenburger, Archdiocese of Detroit. The Honorable Stephen J. Murphy III, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan will lead the Renewal of the Lawyer’s Oath of Commitment. A luncheon reception in the atrium at Detroit Mercy Law immediately follows the service.
Learn more and RSVP at: https://2026RedMass.eventbrite.com