Since 1965, we have promoted fellowship, service, and education for the legal community.
Board of Directors 2024-2025
President
Jason P. Colvin, Miller Johnson
Vice President
Jacob Eccleston, Miller Johnson
Treasurer
Michael Oliphant, Yeo & Yeo
Secretary
Rachel Viñales, Kalamazoo Defender
Past-President
Hon. Scott W. Dales, U.S. Bankruptcy Court Western District of Michigan
Directors
Hon Tiffany A. Ankley, 8th District Court
Hon Kenneth N. Barnard, 9th Circuit Court
Cody Burt, Herbert Machnik Law Firm
Torey Davenport, Kalamazoo Defender
Lucy J. DeHaan, Kalamazoo Defender
Lana Escamilla, Lewis Reed & Allen
Jason N. Machnik, Herbert Machnik Law Firm
Lindsey Schaller, Kalamazoo County Prosecutor’s Office
Alicia Storm, Markou Law
Chris Tracy, Warner Norcross + Judd
Our Bylaws
Click here to review the KCBA Bylaws as amended May 1, 2021
KCBA Endowment Fund Grant Application
The KCBA Endowment Fund is available for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and is designed to help fund local law related programs. Applications must be received at least 60 days prior to the date of the program.