Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society Elects New Officers
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For Immediate Release Contact: Lynn Seaks
April 18, 2024 517-373-7589
Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society Elects New Officers
LANSING – On April 11, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society Board of Directors elected new officers of the Society. These include Joseph Gavin as president, Matthew Herstein as vice president, John Fedynsky as treasurer, and Janet Welch as secretary.
“The Historical Society plays such an integral part in preserving the Court’s rich history,” said Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement. “We look forward to collaborating with the new officers of the Historical Society as they continue to promote the study of the history of Michigan’s courts and raise awareness of the Court’s heritage.”
Gavin, formerly the Historical Society treasurer, succeeds Carl Herstein, who served as president for the past seven years. Gavin, a 2005 graduate of Michigan State University College of Law, is a member of the Miller Johnson firm located in Grand Rapids.
Matthew Herstein succeeds Larry Nolan as vice president of the Historical Society. Nolan served as vice president for many years. Herstein has been a member of the Historical Society since 2008 and is a partner at the law firm of Deneweth, Vittiglio & Sassak in Troy.
Treasurer Fedynsky has been a board member since 2012. He is an assistant attorney general for the State of Michigan and, as befitting an officer of the Historical Society, is the author of “Michigan’s County Courthouses” (University of Michigan Press, 2010).
Secretary Welch is a former executive director of the State Bar of Michigan. Welch previously clerked for Justice Robert Griffin and was the first woman executive director of the State Bar of Michigan. Welch has been a member of the Historical Society for over 30 years.
The Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society is a charitable organization under Internal Revenue Service code 501(c)(3). It produces publications, special events, and other projects consistent with its mission of promoting the study of the history of Michigan’s courts and increasing public awareness of the state’s legal heritage.
If you would like to become a member of the Historical Society or are interested in additional information, please contact Lynn Seaks, the Executive Director of the Society, at 517-373-7589.
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