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.
Apply to the 2026 Hillman Advocacy Program
The Hillman Advocacy Program is now accepting student applications for the 2026 trial skills program, which will take place in Grand Rapids at the federal courthouse on January 21-23, 2026. The Hillman Advocacy Program is a unique program designed to assist both new and practiced trial lawyers in developing their courtroom skills under the guidance […]
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.
