Laurie Michelson
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Laurie Michelson
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Tenure
2014 - Present
Years in position
10
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Laurie Michelson is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan Michelson was a federal magistrate judge on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan prior to her confirmation to an Article III position. In July of 2013, President Obama nominated Michelson for a seat on the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.[1] On March 12, 2014, Michelson was confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 97-0.[2]
Early life and education
Michelson attended the University of Michigan, earning her A.B. in 1989. She went on to earn her J.D. in 1992 from Northwestern University School of Law.[3]
Professional career
- 2011-2014: U.S. Magistrate Judge, Eastern District of Michigan
- 1993-20111: Butzel Long
- 2000-2011: Shareholder
- 1993-2000: Associate Attorney
- 1992-1993: Law Clerk, Judge Cornelia Kennedy of the Sixth Circuit[3]
Judicial career
Eastern District of Michigan
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| Nominee Information |
| Name: Laurie Michelson |
| Court: Eastern District of Michigan |
| Progress |
| Confirmed 230 days after nomination. |
 Nominated: July 25, 2013
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| ABA Rating: Unanimously Well Qualified
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| Questionnaire: Questionnaire |
| Hearing: October 30, 2013
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| QFRs: QFRs (Hover over QFRs to read more) |
| Reported: January 16, 2014
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| Confirmed: March 12, 2014
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| Vote: 97-0
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On July 25, 2013, President Barack Obama nominated Laurie Michelson to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan to fill the vacancy left by George Steeh.[1] Obama commented on the nomination, stating:
| “ | These men and women have had distinguished legal careers and I am honored to ask them to continue their work as judges on the federal bench. They will serve the American people with integrity and an unwavering commitment to justice.[3][4] | ” |
Michelson was rated Unanimously Well Qualified by the American Bar Association.
Michelson's nomination was returned by the Senate on January 3, 2014 and she was renominated on January 6th by President Obama.[5]
Michelson's nomination was reported to the full Senate on January 16, 204 after a voice vote by the Senate Judiciary Committee.[6] She was confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 97-0 on March 12, 2014.[2]
Awards and associations
Awards
- 2011: Federal Bar Association - Eastern District of Michigan Chapter special recognition for outstanding leadership as the Chapter President
- 2011: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Amicus Curiae Committee Certificate of Appreciation for work preparing an Amicus Brief to the Michigan Supreme Court for the funding of indigent criminal defense services
- 2010: Chambers, USA, America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- 2010: Michigan Super Lawyers
- 2009: Best Lawyers in America
- 2008: Living by Butzel's Value Award
- 1991-1992: Northwestern University School of Law Review, Associate Articles Editor
Associations
- 2011-2014: Federal Magistrate Judges Association
- 2007-2011: Media Law Resources Center, Entertainment Law Subcommittee
- 2001-2012: Federal Bar Association, Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
- 2011-2012: Immediate Past President
- 2010-2011: President
- 2009-2010: President-Elect
- 2008-2009: Secretary
- 2007-2008: Treasurer
- 2006-2007: Program Chair
- 2001-2006: Board Member
- 1999-Present: Eton Academy
- 2006-Present: Advisory Board
- 1999-2006: Board of Trustees
- 1992-Present: State Bar of Michigan, Sections: Arts, Communications, Entertainment and Sports; Intellectual Property[7]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate" 7/25/2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Senate.gov, "(Confirmation Laurie J. Michelson, of Michigan, to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Michigan)," March 12, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "President Obama Nominates Six to Serve on the United States District Court" 7/25/2013
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ White House, "Presidential Nominations Sent to the Senate," January 7, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Judicial Nomination Materials: 113th Congress," accessed January 17, 2014
- ↑ Senate Judiciary Committee, "Questions for Judicial Nominees," accessed November 21, 2013
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