Michigan State Bar Foundation

Our offices will be closed on Monday in commemoration of Memorial Day. We honor the men and women who gave their lives in service, and we remember their sacrifice with gratitude and respect.

The Foundation is pleased to announce David Blanchard as the 2026 Access to Justice Award recipient. The Access to Justice award honors individuals who have significantly advanced access to justice for low-income families in Michigan. Read about David’s career and accomplishments here https://ow.ly/26ll50YVFBh
The award will be presented at the 2026 Fellows Reception in Troy.

Thank you to the Lawlapalooza Foundation for naming the ATJ Campaign as a beneficiary for this year’s concert. Hope to see you there. To register visit https://ow.ly/VuUT50YVEKS

The Foundation’s Fellows Program is accepting nominations for the 2026 Class of Fellows. If you are a current Fellow or would like to be a fellow, please visit: https://ow.ly/5OUi50YVE5p

The Foundation has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting its role as Michigan’s largest funder of civil legal aid and its investments to improve the administration of justice across the state. Read the full report: https://ow.ly/fa6A50YVzgg