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.
Event
Register for the 2023 Annual Meeting
Our Chapter’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 12, 2023 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 the Honorable Joan Larsen of the United States Court […]
Event
Save the Date: 11/8 Don Davis Remembrance Event
Please save November 8, 2023, for an evening of toasts and remembrance of the life and career of Donald A. Davis, who passed away earlier this year. In honor of Don, the FBA, the Historical Society, and SBBL Law are sponsoring the event that will be held at Founders, where Don often enjoyed drinking a […]
Bar & Bench Summer 2023 Issue Now Available
We are pleased to distribute the Summer 2023 issue of Bar & Bench, our chapter’s quarterly newsletter. You can access the Summer 2023 issue HERE. We hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions or feedback, or are interested in submitting an article, please contact our newsletter editor, Charlie Quigg (cquigg@wnj.com).
West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association Board of Directors
Britt Cobb, PresidentWilley & Chamberlain
James Liggins, President-ElectWarner Norcross + Judd
Rachel Frank, Secretary
Amy Murphy, TreasurerMiller Johnson
Sean Tilton, Vice President of ProgramsFederal Public Defender's Office
Andrew Brege, Vice President of OperationsRosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler
Chris O'Connor, National DelegateU.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Michigan
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.
