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Elizabeth M. Welch

b. 1970

American lawyer; Associate Justice–elect of the Michigan Supreme Court

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About Elizabeth M. Welch

Born 1970. Elizabeth M. Welch is an American lawyer and judge.

Elizabeth Merrill Welch (born September 20, 1970) is an American lawyer from Michigan who has served as an associate justice of the Michigan Supreme Court since 2021.

Education

Welch received her Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University and her Juris Doctor from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.

Career

Welch has been practicing law in Michigan and Ohio since 1995, she later opened up her own practice in Grand Rapids in 2004.

Michigan Supreme Court

Welch was nominated as a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court by the Michigan Democratic Party. Welch ran for the seat being vacated by Justice Stephen Markman whose term was expiring. On November 3, 2020, Welch went on to win the general election, giving the Michigan Supreme Court a Democratic majority.

Personal life

Welch lives in Grand Rapids with her husband, Brian; they have 4 children.

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Important facts

Born
20 September 1970, Grand Rapids
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Lawyer, judge
Nationality
United States
Education
East Grand Rapids High School, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, Pennsylvania State University
Also known as
Elizabeth Merrill Welch

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Elizabeth M. Welch?

American lawyer; Associate Justice–elect of the Michigan Supreme Court

When was Elizabeth M. Welch born?

Elizabeth M. Welch was born on 20 September 1970 in Grand Rapids.

What is Elizabeth M. Welch's occupation?

Elizabeth M. Welch is a lawyer and judge.

What nationality is Elizabeth M. Welch?

Elizabeth M. Welch is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Elizabeth M. Welch

· Wikidata: Q102027631

· DBpedia: Elizabeth M. Welch

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