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 2024 Bench Bar Conference
**August 26, 2024 Update: Registration is now closed. Registration for the 2024 Bench Bar Conference, which will be held at Crystal Mountain Resort from Wednesday, September 18, through Friday, September 20, 2024, is now open. Please use the form below to register online and submit your payment via PayPal. If you would prefer to pay […]
Register for the Anatomy of a Trial Program on June 20, 2024
The Western District of Michigan Chapter of the FBA is pleased to partner with the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL) to present a trial skills program on June 20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Grand Rapids federal courthouse. The event will feature tips, insights, and demonstrations of four trial components; […]
2024 Bankruptcy Summer Seminar
This year’s Bankruptcy Summer Seminar will occur at Boyne Highlands July 26, 2024 through July 28, 2024. Registration and hotel information will be available in April 2024. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Von Eitzen at evoneitzen@wnj.com or 269.276.8118.
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.
