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
The hotel block closed on April 10th. Please call The Perry Hotel directly at (231) 347-4000 and refer to the MAMA/GLS Joint Education Event to check availability.
Additional lodging options in the Petoskey area can be found here.
Log in to the League’s Portal to register online.
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 – 3:00 PM
Data Center – Environmental and Local Regulatory Issues
Hear from the experts on local government regulatory and environmental issues that are presented when a Data Center is being considered for your local community.
Speakers: Christopher Bzdok, Troposphere Legal, Traverse City
Chris Patterson, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes.
Dan Bock, Fahey Schultz Burzych Rhodes (Moderator)
3:00 – 3:15 PM
NETWORKING BREAK
3:15 – 4:15 PM
VIEW FROM THE BENCH
Justice Noah P. Hood, Michigan Supreme Court
4:15-4:30 PM
President Remarks
Lisa J. Hamameh, 91st President of the State Bar of Michigan
4:30-4:45 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.
4:45-5:00 PM
SBM GOVERNMENT LAW SECTION REGULAR MEETING
5:00-6:00 PM
RECEPTION
Sponsored by MILLER CANFIELD
Dinner on your own.
A list of attractions in Petoskey can be found here.
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
Speaker: Professor James Chen, Justin Smith Morrill Chair in Law, Professor of Law, Michigan Statue University
10:00 – 11:00 AM
New FCC Rules
Ms. Wagner, a Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC), will review new DOJ rules regarding ADA Title II digital compliance requirements, including timelines, for accessibility in the use of public websites, mobile apps, and electronic documents, ensuring the same are accessible to people with disabilities.
Speaker: Hannah Wagner, Digital Accessibility Strategist and Founder, Digital Threads Consultancy
11:00 – 11:15 AM
NETWORKING BREAK
11:15 – 12:00 PM
Legal Ethics and the Use of AI
This session will review ethics requirements for attorneys in the context of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and tools. How do attorneys maintain client confidentiality in an age of automation? How can attorneys leverage AI while continuing to apply human judgment and proper advocacy for our clients?
Speaker: Lindsey Mead, Associate Attorney, Foster, Swift, Collins, and Smith, P.C.
12:00 PM
LUNCH
2:00 PM
13TH ANNUAL JOHN BERAS MEMORIAL CUP BOCCE TOURNAMENT
Arlington Park, 106 Arlington Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
Please plan to bring your own chair.
A list of attractions in the Petoskey area can be found here.
6:00 PM
RECEPTION AND DINNER
Info coming.
Hotel Information
The hotel block closed on April 10th. Call The Perry Hotel directly at (231) 347-4000 and refer to the MAMA/GLS Joint Education Event to check availability.
Additional lodging options in the Petoskey area can be found here.
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.
To sponsor the MAMA/GLS Joint event, click here.
For a full listing of Sponsorship Opportunities, click here.