YLS Lunch with Judge Sharma
The KCBA Young Lawyers Section will be hosting a lunchtime event for more recently admitted attorneys to hear from Hon. Namita Sharma.
The event will take place on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM, at the Gull Road Justice Complex. We will hear from Judge Sharma about her background, career trajectory, and “dos” and “don’ts” for young lawyers.
Lunch will be provided. Please send your RSVP to Adam Ostrander (aostrander@wnj.com) and note if you have dietary concerns.
Kalamazoo County Bar Association Golf Outing
Join the KCBA for its annual golf outing hosted at Milham Park Golf Club.
Event Details:
Check in Opens at 9 a.m.
Shotgun Start at 10 a.m.
Register Today!
Law Firm Tee Box Sponsor Sign ($150)
Individual Golfer ($150)
Team of 4 ($500)
Law Firm Tee Box Sponsor + Team of 4 ($625)
Dinner Only ($20)
For Tee Sponsors, email your logo to info@kalamazoobar.org
Questions? Please contact Codie Lynn Burt at burtc@millerjohnson.com or 269-459-1432
Donations will support First Tee
"First Tee is a non-profit, youth development organization that teaches kids life skills and character building through the game of golf. By teaching things like pursuing goals, growing through challenges, collaborating with others, building positive self-identity, and using good judgment, we are building experiences that build character to empower kids through a lifetime of new challenges and continuous personal growth. We ensure that all kids regardless of income have a chance to participate in our program."
KCBA Spring Fling
Please join us on Thursday, May 21st, 2026, 5:00 p.m-7:00 p.m. for the KCBA Spring Fling at the Park Club. Drinks and heavy appetizers will be provided.
This event is open to the entire legal community. There is no cost to KCBA members. For non-KCBA members, please register for membership at https://www.kalamazoobar.org/
As part of the Spring Fling, the KCBA will hold the annual association meeting. Below is the list of nominees for the KCBA elections that all members will be able to vote on at the annual meeting.
President (Elect One)
Jason Machnik
Vice President (Elect One)
Lana Escamilla
Board At Large (Elect Five)
June Battjes
Torey Davenport (Incumbent)
Jodi Hillman
Alex Maurer
Adam Ostrander
Staci Salisbury