Bauckham Thall

03/03/2026

Kyle Shumaker of The Shumaker Technology Group, LLC is proud to be presenting a session about the upcoming requirements for township Websites under the Americans with Disabilities Act at the 2026 MTA Conference & Expo.

Access Granted: What You Need to Know about New ADA Website Requirements

Wednesday April 22 from 1:15-2:30.

The deadline is approaching to implement new rules on making your website compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Professional website developers and MTA Legal Counsel break down what it means to make a website “accessible,” and just how costly it can be to ignore the new rules. We’ll share best practices and simple, actionable steps to ensure compliance by the 2026-2027 deadlines.

Speakers: Michael Bila, Attorney, Bauckham Thall
Kyle Shumaker, President, The Shumaker Technology Group, LLC

02/11/2026

Our MTA Conference sponsors help make an outstanding educational experience for township decision-makers by supporting impactful sessions, valuable resources & meaningful connections throughout the event. ✨

Show appreciation to our Silver Sponsors Bauckham Thall, Great Lakes Recreation Company, Hartleb Insurance Agency, Miller Canfield, Nelson Granite & Rehmann—by liking & following their social pages & connecting with them this April at the Grand Traverse Resort! 🌟💬

04/02/2025

🎉 Giveaway Winner Announcement! 🎉

Congratulations to Donna Spenner from Lawrence Township on winning our giveaway! 🏆 A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to participate and connect with us. We appreciate your support!

04/01/2025

Join us at the Michigan Townships Association Annual Conference on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 1:00-2:15 PM at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids for an important session: Access Granted: What You Need to Know About New ADA Website Requirements.

As the 2026/2027 ADA website requirements approach, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. This session will provide expert insights into the new standards, legalities, and practical steps you can take to ensure your website is fully compliant and accessible.

Presenters Kyle Shumaker from Shumaker Tech Group and Michael Bila from Bauckham Thall will walk you through:

✅ What the new ADA requirements mean for your township’s website
✅ Simple, actionable tips for making your site compliant
✅ Best practices for improving website accessibility before the deadline

Whether you're directly involved with your website or overseeing its management, this session will give you the tools to ensure your site is accessible for everyone!

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to stay ahead of the upcoming changes. See you there!

04/01/2025

🌟 Join Us at the Michigan Township Association Conference 2025! 🌟

We’re excited to see you at Booth 89! Stop by to meet our attorneys, take part in our "Tag Your Township" challenge, and enter for a chance to win an exciting giveaway! Let us know how far you’ve traveled, and you could be the lucky winner! 🎉

✨ Catch Us Tonight:
From 4:00 – 5:30 pm at the MTA Evening in the Expo Reception, and tomorrow from 10:15 am – 1:00 pm.

📸 FREE Portrait Studio:
Don’t forget to stop by for a FREE professional portrait tomorrow from 5:30 – 6:30 pm outside the ballroom!

👨‍⚖️ Our Attorneys Speaking at the Conference:

Today:
• Attorney Catherine Kaufman | 1:00 – 2:15 pm: Powering Up: What Public Act 233 Means for Your Township
• Attorney Rob Thall | 2:45 – 4:00 pm: What Your Township Needs to Know About Franchises
• Attorney Michael Bila | 1:00 – 2:15 pm: Access Granted: What You Need to Know About the New ADA Website Requirements

Tomorrow:
• Attorney Seth Koches | 1:00 – 2:15 pm: Introduction to Township Ordinances
• Attorney Seth Koches | 2:45 – 4:00 pm: Legal Landmines: You Did What?!

Don’t miss this chance to connect with our attorneys, ask questions, and gain valuable insights! We look forward to seeing you there!

03/05/2025

02/25/2025

MTA Conference sponsors are essential in creating an outstanding educational experience for township decision-makers at the MTA Conference & Expo! 🤝

Show your appreciation to our bronze sponsors, ACD, Bloom Sluggett, PC, Bauckham Thall, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, Great Lakes Recreation Company, Hubbel, Roth & Clark, Inc., & ITC Holdings Corp., by giving them a like or follow & visiting their expo booth this April at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids! ✨

05/08/2024

The power outage that resulted from last night’s devastating storms in Portage has left our office unable to access email and voicemail.
If you are trying to reach us, we ask for your patience as we are working to get back online.
Our thoughts are with everyone that was affected by last night’s weather.

04/23/2024

Heading into the week with our dancing shoes on at Bendzinski & Co.’s “3-D” Welcoming Reception with dessert, drinks and dancing at McGee’s 72! 🥂 It's a great way for attendees to network and get geared up for a week of exceptional education. 🤝

04/22/2024

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the MTA Expo tomorrow! Stop by at Booth 202 to say hi, grab a treat and enter to win this fantastic basket of Michigan goodies!