517 In Your Business Podcast: S1, E25
Katie Tucker discussing People’s Law School
Discover the Law in Six Engaging Sessions
People’s Law School is open to anyone curious about their rights and how the law works in real life. This unique multi-week program brings together distinguished judges, justices, and attorneys from across Michigan to break down legal topics in a way that’s clear, approachable, and practical.
Whether you want to better understand your legal rights or just explore new topics, this is your chance to learn from the best.
What You’ll Learn at People’s Law School
Each week covers a new area of law that affects our community:
- Michigan’s Court System
- Criminal Law
- Personal Injury Law
- Family Law
- Probate Law
- Landlord-Tenant Law
Walk away empowered with practical legal knowledge you can use in everyday life.
Location
Henry Center
3535 Forest Road
Lansing, MI 48910
Dates & Times
October 14, 21, 28
7:00-8:30pm
November 4, 11, 18
7:00-8:30pm
Cost
$25 per person
All six sessions
Food and refreshments
Q&A with presenters
People’s Law School: Session Schedule
Join as many sessions as you’d like – or attend them all. Faculty listed are confirmed as of Oct. 10, 2025.
Week 1: October 14
Personal Injury Law
Steve Sinas, Partner & Attorney, Sinas Dramis Law Firm
Katie Tucker, Partner & Attorney, Sinas Dramis Law Firm
Week 2: October 21
Criminal Law
Honorable Kelly Morton, Judge, Eaton County 56th Circuit Court
Sharon Park, Attorney, Michigan Department of Attorney General
Takura Nyamfukudza, Partner & Attorney, Chartier & Nyamfukudza
Week 3: October 28
Landlord-Tenant Law
Honorable Lisa Babcock, Judge, 54B District Court
Destiny Hughes, Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Week 4: November 4
Probate Law
Honorable Amanda Pollard, Judge, Eaton County Probate Court
Gabrielle Lawrence, Senior Attorney, Foster Swift Collins & Smith PC
Week 5: November 11
Michigan’s Court System
Chief Justice Megan Cavanagh, Michigan Supreme Court
Honorable Michelle Rick, Judge, Michigan 4th District Court of Appeals
Honorable Wanda Stokes, Judge, 30th Judicial Circuit Court
Honorable Shauna Dunnings, Chief Judge, Ingham County Circuit and Probate Courts
Special presentation on Michigan Treatment Courts by the Honorable Molly Hennessey Greenwalt, Chief Judge, Ingham County 54B District Court
Week #6: November 18
Family Law
Honorable Lisa McCormick, Chief Circuit Judge Pro Tempore,
Presiding Judge-Family Division, 30th Judicial Circuit Court
Honorable Morgan Cole, Judge, 30th Judicial Circuit Court
Ernscie Augustine, Attorney, Augustine Law Offices
If you have questions, please contact Dana Lawrence
via email or call her at 517-394-7500.
People’s Law School – Brought to You By
Thank you to our co-sponsor, the Ingham County Bar Association, for helping bring this incredible legal learning opportunity to our community.
Don’t Miss Your Chance
Seats fill fast each year – secure your spot today and gain a deeper understanding of your legal rights at People’s Law School 2025.