Miller Johnson Attorney Amy Murphy Elected President of West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – October 21, 2025 – Miller Johnson is proud to announce that Amy Murphy has been elected President of the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association (WMFBA) effective October 21, 2025. In this role, Amy will continue to advance the Federal Bar Association’s commitment to improve the practice of law, support the administration of justice, and encourage collegiality among the members of the bar.
“I am honored to be elected President of the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association,” said Amy. “I look forward to promoting the FBA’s excellent professional programs and social opportunities that strengthen the ties among the lawyers and judges who practice law and assist in the administration of justice in this district.”
Amy focuses her practice in civil, white collar, and appellate litigation. She has litigated a wide variety of claims, including breach of contract, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, theft of trade secrets, copyright and trademark infringement, violation of noncompetition clauses, employment discrimination, legal malpractice, fraud, and shareholder oppression. She has successfully represented clients in business disputes, constitutional challenges, and state and federal government investigations. She has recently defended a complex class action involving contract, securities law, and antitrust.
Amy has presented oral argument in several appellate courts. Most notably, she argued in the Michigan Supreme Court in a high-profile constitutional challenge in which Miller Johnson’s clients prevailed. Outside of the courtroom, Amy counsels clients in a wide variety of matters, including intellectual property, document retention and preservation obligations, and compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Amy has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Michigan Rising Star for Civil Litigation: Plaintiff. Amy has been named as a 2025 and 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White Collar. Amy has been named to Crain’s Grand Rapids Business 2025 “40 Under 40” list.
Amy earned her law degree with honors from University of Michigan Law School, where she served as Editor-in-Chief of the Michigan Law Review. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with honors from the University of Pennsylvania.
About the West Michigan Chapter of the Federal Bar Association
A professional organization for private and government lawyers who practice in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan.
Our goal is to improve the practice of law in our federal courts and foster a positive and collegial relationship among the attorneys and judges who practice law and dispense justice in this district.
Miller Johnson is a full-service firm providing legal counsel to businesses and individuals in corporate matters, employment and labor law, litigation, employee benefits, and private client representation including estate planning and family law. Since 1959, Miller Johnson has been Michigan-based and has served clients worldwide.
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