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.
Power Act Virtual Event – May 20
The United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan and the West Michigan Federal Court Association are pleased to announce the Court’s 2026 POWER Act virtual event on May 20 at 4:00 pm. This year, there will be a virtual event, hosted by the United States District Court for the Northern District of […]
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. 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. Please see […]
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.
