Community
Members of Corcoran Austin P.C. contribute time and experience to organizations focused on youth, education, local service, and community life in Northern Michigan and across Michigan.
Music & Community
Mike Corcoran’s connection to music continues beyond the office through the NMC jazz ensembles.
For the past five years, Mike has played second trombone in an NMC jazz ensemble. His musical background also includes the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble 1, and Marching Band at Michigan State University.
Mike and the firm support the NMC jazz ensembles as part of their commitment to the arts and community life.
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Service beyond legal practice includes youth development, education, local leadership, athletics, the arts, and professional associations. The examples below recognize both individual service by firm members and the organizations they support.
Jim Austin has longstanding ties to Hayo-Went-Ha. After serving on the State YMCA of Michigan board, including as secretary, he worked in camp development and alumni relations. Michael Corcoran and Jim have also served as camp staff.
Jim served on the State YMCA board, including as secretary. His service connected him to statewide youth development and programs such as Youth in Government.
This civic education program gives young people opportunities to learn about public policy, debate issues, and experience the legislative process. Jim’s State YMCA board service included oversight of this and other youth programs.
Camp Arbutus is part of the Hayo-Went-Ha camp tradition, offering girls an outdoor camp experience grounded in learning, friendship, and time in nature.
Jim supports this Detroit youth program, which pairs squash with academic tutoring and mentoring to help students build skills on and off the court.
Jim chairs the board of Experiential Ink, a nonprofit that creates outdoor, experiential programs for young people and operates Camp 4 All.
Operated by Experiential Ink, Camp 4 All provides an affirming camp experience for LGBTQ+ youth, with opportunities to connect, explore, and grow.
Jim served as a trustee and led the library as president for seven years, supporting a valued community resource in the Alden area.
Jim is an honorary member and has volunteered on the Association’s Board and Legislative Committee, contributing his experience to the towing industry.
Jim serves as president of the Association, supporting stewardship and community interests around Thayer Lake.
The firm’s community connections include the Birmingham Athletic Club, a member-focused organization offering athletic, family, and social programs.
The WPSA became part of today’s Professional Squash Association (PSA) in 1993. The link leads to the current professional squash organization and tour.
A community for Michigan State marching band alumni that sustains connections to the university, its music programs, and fellow alumni.
Western University’s squash program connects student-athletes and alumni through a shared commitment to the sport and the university community.
Mike performed with the MSU Concert Band during his undergraduate studies. The firm’s support continues its connection to university music.
Mike was a member of Jazz Ensemble 1 at Michigan State University. The ensemble is among the music programs supported by Mike and the firm.
During law school, Mike competed on Mercer’s trial team, which was a Georgia state finalist and won a regional championship in the National Trial Competition.
Mike served on the Grand Traverse Bar Association Board of Governors, contributing to the local legal community.
Mike is a former president of the Charlevoix-Emmet Bar Association. The firm’s connections include this Northern Michigan professional association.
Mike is a former board member of the Women’s Resource Center of Northern Michigan, an organization supported by Mike and the firm.
Mike’s past board service reflects his commitment to education in the Charlevoix-Emmet community.
Mike plays second trombone in an NMC jazz ensemble. Mike and the firm support this connection to music and the local arts community.
Mike and the firm support the Animal and Natural Resource Law Review and its connection to legal scholarship.
Mike and the firm support the Charlevoix Venetian Festival, continuing their involvement in Northern Michigan community life.