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.
Save the Date – East/West Mixer April 20, 2026
The Federal Court Association and the United States Court Committee of the State Bar of Michigan are proud to partner with the Michigan State University College of Law to present a spring mixer for practitioners, judges, and law students across the state. The event will feature a panel discussion, with a reception and refreshments to […]
Crypto 101 for Lawyers – May 21
The West Michigan Federal Court Association invites you to attend its Crypto 101 For Lawyers Program on May 21st at noon. Anne Walton, a senior director at J.S. Held LLC (AML & Risk Advisory) and the founding president of the Michigan Chapter of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency will present on the topic. The […]
West Michigan Federal Court Association Board of Directors
Amy Murphy, PresidentMiller Johnson
Rachel Frank, President-ElectRachel Frank Law
Stephen van Stempvoort, SecretaryMiller Johnson
Charlie Quigg, TreasurerWarner Norcross + Judd
James Fisher, Co-Vice President of ProgramsFederal Public Defender's Office
Crystal Bultje, Co-Vice President of ProgramsPinsky Smith
Andrew Brege, Vice President of OperationsRosati Schultz Joppich & Amtsbuechler
Sean Tilton, Immediate Past PresidentFederal Public Defender's Office
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.
