Laurie Jill Michelson
Appointed by President Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the Senate 98–0, Laurie Jill Michelson is a Judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. She earned a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) in 1992. Sources: FJC Biographical Directory · Senate confirmation, March 12, 2014
- Appointed by
- Barack Obama, 2014
- Confirmed
- 98–0
- Education
- University of Michigan 1989 · Northwestern Law (now Pritzker School of Law) 1992
- Succeeded
- George Caram Steeh III
| Year | Court | Appointed by | Vote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Eastern District of Michigan · succeeded George Caram Steeh III | Obama (D) | 98–0 |
A per-senator roll-call isn’t shown for this confirmation. The Senate’s recorded roll-call votes begin in 1989; many confirmations (especially before then, and most to the lower courts) were by voice vote or unanimous consent.
| University of Michigan | A.B. | 1989 |
| Northwestern University School of Law (now Pritzker School of Law) | J.D. | 1992 |
12 years on the Eastern District of Michigan. Data last verified 2026-06-28. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).