Posts Categorized About the District

• Western District of Michigan Celebrates 150th Anniversary

  March 22, 2013
  By: Bryan R. Walters

  On March 12, 2013, the Historical Society for the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan presented "Thank God for Michigan," a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Western District of Michigan.

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• Details Announced Concerning U.S. Supreme Court Clerk Program on October 17

  October 3, 2012
  By: Bryan R. Walters

  The Western District of Michigan FBA recently announced that, in addition to attending the FBA's annual meeting and conducting a Supreme Court swearing-in ceremony, Supreme Court Clerk General William K. Suter will also be participating in an informal interview/Q & A program in the Jury Assembly Room of the federal courthouse at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, October 17.

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• U.S. Supreme Court Clerk Visiting WDMI in October

  July 17, 2012
  By: Bryan R. Walters

  United States Supreme Court Clerk William Suter will attend the Western District of Michigan Federal Bar Association's annual meeting on October 17, 2012. During the meeting there will also be a swearing in for the United States Supreme Court Bar.

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• Pat Miles Nominated to Become New U.S. Attorney

  April 16, 2012
  By: Bryan R. Walters

  I was pleased to see the official announcement the other day that my friend and former law partner, Pat Miles, has been nominated by President Obama to become the next United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan.  I have had the pleasure of knowing Pat, both professionally and socially, since I moved to Grand Rapids in 1999.

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• Hillman Advocacy Program a Resounding Success

  March 28, 2012
  By: Ronald G. DeWaard

  During the week of January 18, 2012, the Federal Bar of West Michigan and the United States District Court for the Western District sponsored the 31st annual Hillman Advocacy Program.  Over 60 students participated in the 2 ½ - day trial practice workshop.  The Hillman Advocacy Program is a learn-by-doing seminar that gives lawyers a unique opportunity to develop courtroom skills under the guidance of some of Western Michigan’s top trial lawyers – all of whom volunteer their time.

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