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We are pleased to distribute the Fall 2026 issue of Bar & Bench, our association’s newsletter. You can access the Fall 2026 issue HERE. We hope you enjoy it. If you have any questions or feedback, or are interested in submitting an article, please contact our newsletter editor, Herman Hofman (hdhofman@varnumlaw.com).
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 20-22, 2027. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
