A professional organization for private and government lawyers who practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Our goal is to improve the practice of law in our federal courts and foster a positive and collegial relationship among the attorneys and judges who practice law and dispense justice in this district.
Register for the 2025 Annual Meeting by October 3
Our Chapter’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Tuesday October 21, 2025 at the City Flats Ballroom in Grand Rapids. Doors open at 11:30. Lunch will be served at 12:00 p.m. The program will begin at 12:15 p.m. We are excited to announce that Barbara McQuade will join us this year as our featured speaker! Barbara McQuade is […]
West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Board of Directors
Sean Tilton, PresidentFederal Public Defender's Office
Amy Murphy, President-ElectMiller Johnson
Stephen van Stempvoort , SecretaryMiller Johnson
Charlie Quigg, TreasurerWarner Norcross + Judd
Rachel Frank, Vice President of ProgramsRachel Frank Law
Andrew Brege, Vice President of OperationsRosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler
James Liggins, National DelegateWarner Norcross + Judd
We offer continuing legal education opportunities, including the annual Hillman Advocacy Program and periodic lunch programs focused on specific aspects of federal practice. We offer an award winning newsletter, the Bar & Bench, and we act as a liaison between the practicing lawyers and the judges in the district.
