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.

The Foundation is pleased to announce Julie Fershtman as the 2026 Founders Award recipient. The Founders award recognizes lawyers who exemplify professional excellence and outstanding community contributions. Read about Julie’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

Each year, the Access to Justice Campaign raises funds from legal professionals and firms to increase the resources available to 14 legal aid programs across Michigan. In 2025, the legal community, including 47 Leadership Firms and 41 Champions of Impact, made gifts totaling $1.2 million, strengthening access to justice for thousands of low-income families.
Learn about the Campaign and make a difference today: https://ow.ly/q00450YVEaG

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

Wishing all mothers a beautiful Mother’s Day. Today we honor the love, strength, and care you give so freely.

MSBF welcomes Servbank to the Banking on Justice Program!

Banking on Justice participating institutions waive all fees and pay higher interest rates on their IOLTA accounts, benefiting civil legal aid programs across Michigan. Thank you for prioritizing Access to Justice in Michigan! For more information, visit

MSBF welcomes DR Bank to the Banking on Justice Program!

Banking on Justice participating institutions waive all fees and pay higher interest rates on their IOLTA accounts, benefiting civil legal aid programs across Michigan. Thank you for prioritizing Access to Justice in Michigan! For more information, visit

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