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
Book your hotel room now! Please call The Perry Hotel directly at (231) 347-4000 and refer to the MAMA/GLS Joint Education Event to book your room. Deadline to book is April 1.
Online registration will open in early April. Book your hotel room now!
MAMA & GLS Members on or before May 15: $225
MAMA & GLS Members after May 15: $285
Adult Guests (registration includes reception on Friday, reception & dinner on Saturday): $85
Children 17 and under: Free
Location
The Perry Hotel
100 Lewis St,
Petoskey, MI 49770
Friday, June 19, 2026
12:30 PM
REGISTRATION
1:00 PM
WELCOME
Dawn King, Program Moderator, Vice Chair, Government Law Section of the State Bar of Michigan, City Attorney, City of Southfield.
1:00 – 2:00 PM
Session TBD
2:00 – 3:00 PM
Session TBD
3:00 – 3:15 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
3:15 – 4:15 PM
VIEW FROM THE BENCH
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 20, 2026
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 – 10:00 AM
CASE LAW AND U.S. SUPREME COURT UPDATE
10:00 – 11:00 AM
SESSION TBD
11:00 – 11:15 AM
NETWORKING BREAK
11:15 – 12:00 PM
Session TBD
12:00 PM
LUNCH
2:00 PM
13TH ANNUAL JOHN BERAS MEMORIAL CUP BOCCE TOURNAMENT
Location TBD
6:00 PM
RECEPTION AND DINNER
Info coming.
Hotel Information
The hotel block is available until April 1st. Reservations can be made by calling (231) 534 – 6001to speak with a friendly reservation agent to book your accommodation.
The Perry Hotel
100 Lewis St
Petoskey, MI 49770
Hotel Prices
Rates vary depending on the type of room booked. Pricing ranges from $381-$470 and are subject to a 6% Michigan State Sales Tax and a 5% local assessment.
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