Latino Community Events in Detroit, MI

The WSU Latinx Law Students Association represents a vital community within Wayne State University Law School, located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. This student-led organization brings together law students who are passionate about advancing Latinx representation and perspectives in the legal profession, creating a supportive network for students navigating law school while maintaining cultural identity and community connection. As a member of Wayne Law's extensive student organization ecosystem, the Latinx Law Students Association embodies the law school's core values of diversity, social justice, and community engagement. The organization reflects Wayne Law's 90-year legacy of producing graduates who apply their legal knowledge to serve individuals, businesses, and communities across all neighborhoods and circumstances. Based in Detroit, the association actively participates in the city's transformation and reinvention, connecting law students with opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the community. The association fosters meaningful relationships among students while promoting awareness of issues affecting the Latinx community and the broader legal landscape. Members engage in peer mentorship, professional development, and collaborative projects that strengthen both individual career paths and collective advocacy efforts. By bringing together students with shared values and experiences, the WSU Latinx Law Students Association creates a sense of belonging and purpose at Wayne Law, ensuring that diverse voices and perspectives are represented and celebrated throughout the law school community in Detroit.

The Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan (HBAM) was formed in 1991 to cultivate the science of jurisprudence, promote reforms in the law, facilitate the administration of justice, and elevate the standard of integrity, honor, and courtesy in the legal profession in the State of Michigan. The Hispanic Bar Association of Michigan seeks to (1) provide a voice for Michigan’s Hispanics, especially those involved in the legal profession; (2) counsel and assist the Hispanic community by supporting local and charitable organizations; (3) advocate for greater representation of Hispanics in the legal profession and in public office, and (4) facilitate communication amongst Michigan attorneys and others concerned with the law.