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January 2022
Supreme Court Review and Preview Program – January 28, 2022
The West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its Supreme Court Review and Preview Program on Friday, January 28, 2022, at noon. The program will be held in the Jury Assembly room at the Grand Rapids federal courthouse with a Zoom option. John Bursch of Bursch Law PLLC and Jennifer McManus of the United States Attorney's Office will discuss the notable civil and criminal decisions from last term. Additionally, both attorneys will preview a few…
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2022 Michigan High School Mock Trial Volunteer Request
For over 30 years, the State of Michigan has been a beacon of civic educational light with respect to High School Mock Trial. Participating in decades of state and national competitions, Michigan is one of the premier programs in the National High School Mock Trial circuit. Michigan has risen to the Top 10 ranks in the nation on numerous occasions. It has taken 2nd place at least 3 times and was the national champion in 1996. For the first time…
Find out more »Stinney: An American Execution Opera Event
The Opera is coming to the FBA at noon on February 25 at Warner Norcross + Judd in Grand Rapids! The FBA is excited to partner with Opera GR and the Grand Rapids Bar Association in hosting a distinguished panel in conjunction with the world premiere of the opera, Stinney: An American Execution. George Stinney, Jr., an African American boy in South Carolina, was just 14 years old when he was executed in 1944 for the murder of two white…
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Women’s Suit Swap
The West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division, in conjunction with Warner Norcross + Judd LLP, invite you to a Women’s Suit Swap on Wednesday, March 30th at 5:00-7:00pm. Your admission is at least one clean, gently worn suit, and you will get to shop the collection. Any unclaimed suits will go to the Women’s Resource Center, which provides professional services and clothes to help women succeed. We will be swapping new or gently used…
Find out more »June 2022
Young Lawyers Section Summer Mixer on July 6
Please join the Young Lawyers Division of the Federal Bar Association for an in-person summer mixer! Come to mingle with fellow attorneys and learn more about the federal bar. The date for this event is Wednesday, July 6, 5:00-7:00pm at the lawn at Paddock Place. We look forward to seeing familiar faces again and meeting new ones this summer! Whether you’re a new lawyer, new to the federal or West Michigan bars, or you just want to learn more about…
Find out more »August 2022
Cybercrime Mitigation Practices: Keeping Your Data and Client Secrets Safe
The West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its Cybercrime Mitigation Practices: Keeping Your Data and Client Secrets Safe Program on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at noon. The program will be held in the Jury Assembly room at the Grand Rapids federal courthouse with a Zoom option. A panel discussion, including Q&A, of leading cybersecurity and data privacy experts will provide guidance to practitioners regarding their own data privacy practices, as well as useful information…
Find out more »October 2022
Register for the 2022 Annual Meeting
You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Meeting of the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association, which will be held at 12:00 pm on October 12, 2022, at the City Flats Hotel. Please complete your registration by September 26, 2022. An electronic registration form is below.
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Supreme Court Review and Preview
The West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its Supreme Court Review and Preview Program on Thursday, February 2nd at noon. The program will be held in the Jury Assembly room at the Grand Rapids federal courthouse with a Zoom option. The Zoom link will be sent out closer to the event date. This is our annual event that you don't want to miss! John Bursch of Bursch Law PLLC and Jennifer McManus of the…
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International Rule of Law Program on March 15
The West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association invites you to attend its International Rule of Law Program on Wednesday, March 15 at noon. The program will be held in the Jury Assembly room at the Grand Rapids federal courthouse with a Zoom option. A Zoom link will be sent to the FBA's membership via email. United States Magistrate Judge Sally Berens, and Assistant United States Attorneys Erin Lane and Clay Stiffler will discuss their recent international travels to support…
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Sixth Circuit Appellate Advocacy from the Judges and the Pros on April 11
The FBA is excited to partner with the Michigan State University College of Law to present a program on Appellate Advocacy. The program will be held in Castle Board Room at the Michigan State University College of Law. The program will feature three judges from the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit: Honorable Richard Suhrheinrich Honorable David McKeague Honorable Richard Griffin Also presenting are appellate practitioners Gaetan Gerville-Reache of Warner Norcross + Judd LLP and Stephen van…
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