Join the Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys and the Government Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan for the only event designed for government and government sector lawyers that combines national and state legal experts with unparalleled networking opportunities in the beauty of northern Michigan. The agenda has timely and informative updates, engaging speakers, as well as the popular Beras Cup bocce ball tournament.
Online registration will close on Friday, June 18th at 5:00 pm
MAMA & GLS Members on or before May 23: $225
MAMA & GLS Members after May 23: $285
Adult Guests (registration includes reception on Friday, reception & dinner on Saturday): $85
Children 17 and under: Free
Location
Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
Acme, MI 49610
Registration
Registration for all events now happens in the League Portal! Register online by accessing the Portal below.
How to access the Portal:
- Visit mml.org.
- Follow the instructions on the login page.
- Navigate to “Event Registration” using the menu on the left-hand side of the page.
If you have any questions about the Portal or have any technical issues, email portalhelp@mml.org for assistance.
Friday, June 27, 2025
12:30 PM
REGISTRATION
1:00 PM
WELCOME
Kristin Bricker Kolb, Program Moderator, Vice Chair, Government Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, ROSATI SCHULTZ JOPPICH & AMTSBUECHLER, PC.
1:00 – 2:00 PM
CYBER SECURITY
Starr M. Kincaid, Esq., Director of Claims and Legal Services, MICHIGAN MUNICIPAL RISK MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY (MMRMA)
Samantha K. Heraud, Esq., Senior Claims Attorney, MMRMA
Dan Bourdeau, Director of Information Technology and Cybersecurity, MMRMA.
2:00 – 3:00 PM
THE INTERSECTION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MUNICIPAL RIGHTS OF WAY
Michael J. Watza, KITCH.
Mike will provide a PROTEC Update focused on access to ROW under the Metro Act, Video (Cable) Service Act and Small Cell Act.
3:00 – 3:15 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
3:15 – 4:15 PM
VIEW FROM THE BENCH
Justice David F. Viviano, MICHIGAN SUPREME COURT, 2013 through 2024.
4:15-4:30 PM
AMICUS COMMITTEE AND LEGAL DEFENSE FUND UPDATE
Members of the GLS Amicus Committee and MML Legal Defense Fund will update the membership on cases filed, funding, results, and information on access to briefs.
4:30-4:45 PM
SBM GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION REGULAR MEETING
5:00-6:00 PM
RECEPTION
Sponsored by MILLER CANFIELD
Dinner on your own.
Saturday, June 28, 2025
8:00 AM
CHECK IN
8:25 AM
WELCOME
Vince Duckworth, Program Moderator, MAMA Education Chair, CUNNINGHAM DALMAN, P.C. and HOLLAND CITY ATTORNEY.
8:30 – 9:15 AM
CASE LAW AND U.S. SUPREME COURT UPDATE
Kevin McQuillan, Attorney, KERR RUSSELL, Coeditor in Chief, BRIEFLY
Nicole Tabin, Litigator, OAKLAND COUNTY, Coeditor in Chief, BRIEFLY
Kevin and Nicole will provide an update on important appellate cases and new state and federal laws affecting governmental entities.
9:15 – 10:00 AM
AIRPORT ZONING
Karrie Zeits, Legal Counsel for the NORTHWEST REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY (NRAA), CHERRY CAPITAL AIRPORT.
10:00 – 10:15 AM
NETWORKING BREAK
10:15 – 11:45 AM
DRONES – PARTNERING OVER REGULATING
Steve Hitchcock, GIARMARCO, MULLINS & HORTON, P.C., ROMULUS CITY ATTORNEY,
Kevin Krause, ROMULUS DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SAFETY & DEVELOPMENT
Hear how the City of Romulus engaged a public/private partnership for drone use and service within a restricted FAA airspace community.
11:45 AM
LUNCH
6:00 PM
RECEPTION AND DINNER
2:00 PM
12TH ANNUAL JOHN BERAS MEMORIAL CUP BOCCE TOURNAMENT
Info coming.
Hotel Information
Grand Traverse Resort
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
Acme, MI 49610
- Reservations can be made by calling (231) 534 – 6001to speak with a friendly reservation agent to book your accommodation.
- Guests will receive the discounted rate if they mention MAMA/GLS Joint Education Conference 2025 or code MAGLS25.
- Reservations can also be made online by clicking on the booking link: MI Assoc of Municipal Attorneys & Govt Law Section
- Reservations must be booked by Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Hotel Prices
Rates vary depending on the type of room booked. Within the block there are rooms on both the Tower side and Hotel side of the Resort. Pricing ranges from $239-$289 and are subject to a 6% Michigan State Sales Tax, 5% local assessment and a daily resort fee of $20.95 per night.
Sponsor Logos Coming soon
To sponsor the MAMA/GLS Joint event, click here.
For a full listing of Sponsorship Opportunities, click here.