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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 […]

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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 […]

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Apply to the 2026 Hillman Advocacy Program

The Hillman Advocacy Program is now accepting student applications for the 2026 trial skills program, which will take place in Grand Rapids at the federal courthouse on January 21-23, 2026. The Hillman Advocacy Program is a unique program designed to assist both new and practiced trial lawyers in developing their courtroom skills under the guidance […]

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Register for the 2025 Annual Meeting by October 3

Our Chapter’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon will be held on Tuesday October 21, 2025 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 Barbara McQuade will join us this year as our featured speaker! Barbara McQuade is […]

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