The Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (MAMA) is a specialized organization that provides a variety of services for municipal attorneys practicing in Michigan. Through its partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan’s communities are strengthened. Better communities. Better Michigan.
Since its inception, MAMA has provided educational programs and information sharing designed for attorneys in public and private practice who counsel Michigan’s local communities. In 2010, the Academy of Municipal Attorneys was established for those who want to attain and be recognized for the highest level of accomplishment in municipal law.
Member services include the MAMA Listserv, which is a great networking and research tool, the Municipal Legal Briefs, and regularly scheduled educational opportunities.
MAMA Advanced Institute
March 18, 2025
Lansing Center, Lansing
Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act: A Guide to Statutory Exemptions – June 2018
MML Report: Medical Marihuana Facilities – Opt In/Opt Out, updated May 4, 2018
MML Legal Defense Fund Amicus Brief Bank
A user-friendly online database of amicus briefs provided by the LDF, from 1997-present, on cases of statewide municipal importance.
Press Releases
Attorney Clyde Robinson Receives Outstanding Service Award – March 25, 2019
Northville’s Christopher J. Johnson Named New General Counsel for League – Aug. 8, 2018
League’s Long-Time General Counsel William Mathewson Receives Honorary Life Membership – March 28, 2018
Attorney Brandon Fournier Receives Outstanding Service Award – March 21, 2018
John Schrier and Robert Jamo to Lead Statewide Municipal Attorney Organization – Sept. 13, 2017
Southeast Michigan Municipal Attorney Berk W. Beckerleg Honored by Peers – Sept. 13, 2017
Michigan Municipal Attorney Brandon Hubbard Honored by Peers – Sept. 13, 2017