Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (MAMA)

About MAMA

The Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys (MAMA) is a specialized organization that provides a variety of services for municipal attorneys practicing in Michigan.  Through its partnership with the Michigan Municipal League, Michigan’s communities are strengthened. Better communities. Better Michigan.

Since its inception, MAMA has provided educational programs and information sharing designed for attorneys in public and private practice who counsel Michigan’s local communities.  In 2010, the Academy of Municipal Attorneys was established for those who want to attain and be recognized for the highest level of accomplishment in municipal law.

Member services include:

• The MAMA Listserve - a great networking and research tool

• Municipal Legal Briefs

• Regularly scheduled educational opportunities

MAMA Board of Directors

MAMA Charter

MAMA Full Member Application - This is to be used only by city and village attorneys representing a member of the League as well as their deputies and assistants.  If you wish to apply for Associate Membership, please contact William Mathewson.

MAMA Policies/Procedures

What's New

 

Randall L. Brown Elected President of Michigan Association of Municipal
Attorneys
League Press Release

Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Names
2011 William L. Steude Ethics and Civility in Local Government Award Winner
League Press Release

Michigan Association of Municipal Attorneys Names Gregory T. Stremers
MAMA 2011 Distinguished Municipal Attorney
League Press Release

Ann Arbor City Attorney Stephen Postema Reelected President of MAMA
League Press Release

Thinking of Sponsoring a MAMA Event?
Sponsorship form>
Patron Contibution form>

MAMA Listserv
Participation is limited to full, associate and patron/special patron members. Details>

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Kelly Highlights Importance of Michigan Municipal League Amicus Briefs
June, 2009
The amicus brief plays a valuable role, especially at the Supreme Court level where the focus is on shaping the law more than on identifying trial-level errors. More>

New Publication: The Ethics Handbook
The League is pleased to announce the publication of an important resource for local government officials. This handbook describes the various approaches to establishing local ethics standards, gives samples of all the topics covered in existing ordinances, and describes how to implement standards in your community. Download Ethics Handbook>

Links

Municipal Legal Briefs

Legal Resources on the Web

MAMA Related Sites

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For further information about MAMA contact William Mathewson.