Michigan State Bar Foundation

The Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Thomas Behm of Gruel Mills Nims & Pylman as President of our Board of Directors.

A dedicated leader, Champion of Impact, and supporter of access to justice, Tom brings deep experience and a longstanding commitment to the Foundation's mission. We are grateful for his service and look forward to his leadership as we continue expanding access to justice across Michigan.

The Foundation is pleased to welcome our new Board of Directors.

Jeffrey Muth
Roshunda Price
Thomas Howlett

Their experience, leadership, and commitment to the legal profession will help guide the Foundation's work to expand access to justice for low-income Michiganders and strengthen communities across our state.

We are grateful for their willingness to serve and look forward to the contributions they will make in support of the Foundation's mission.

The Foundation extends its sincere gratitude to Craig Lubben for four years of outstanding leadership as President of the MSBF Board of Directors. Through his vision, guidance, and commitment, Craig has helped advance the Foundation's mission, strengthen its impact across Michigan, and champion access to justice. We are proud to recognize his lasting contributions and thank him for his exceptional service.

The Foundation is grateful to Lisa Hamameh for her dedicated service on our Board of Directors. Your leadership, insight, and commitment have helped advance the Foundation's mission and strengthen access to justice in Michigan. Thank you for your contributions and wish we wish you well in all your future endeavors.

The Foundation is grateful to Steven Howell for his dedicated service on our Board of Directors. Your leadership, insight, and commitment have helped advance the Foundation's mission and strengthen access to justice in Michigan. Thank you for your contributions and wish we wish you well in all your future endeavors.

The Foundation is pleased to welcome Elizabeth Janovic of Washtenaw County Trial Court to the 2026 Class of Fellows. The Fellows are leaders who are recognized for their professional excellence and service to the community. Learn about our Fellows Program https://www.msbf.org/fellows/aboutthefellows/

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Thank you to the Fellows from across Michigan who joined us last night at the Detroit Marriott Troy for the 2026 MSBF Fellows Reception. It was a wonderful evening of connection, celebration, and recognition as we welcomed the 2026 Class of Fellows and honored Julie Fershtman and David Blanchard for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession and access to justice. We look forward to seeing you again next year.

The Foundation is pleased to welcome Jennifer Hartke of Lakeshore Legal Aid to the 2026 Class of Fellows. The Fellows are leaders who are recognized for their professional excellence and service to the community. Learn about our Fellows Program https://www.msbf.org/fellows/aboutthefellows/

The Foundation is pleased to welcome Alena M. Clark-Sullivan of Michigan Department of Attorney General to the 2026 Class of Fellows. The Fellows are leaders who are recognized for their professional excellence and service to the community. Learn about our Fellows Program https://ow.ly/BWts50ZLJy6