Elizabeth M. Welch


Elizabeth Merrill Welch is an American lawyer from Michigan who has served as an List of justices of the [Michigan Supreme Court|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.