I have been Clerk since June 2025. I have a B.S. from Grand Valley State University and a J.D. from Michigan State University. I have been with the Michigan courts for most of my post-law school career, including as a research attorney with our intermediate appellate court and as career law clerk to our former Chief Justice Beth Clement. I also am an adjunct law instructor at my alma mater, and the undergraduates there definitely keep me on my toes. Outside of work, most of my time is spent hiking with husband and our dog, reading, renovating our 1920s home, or watching the weekend’s F1 race.
I joined and attended my first NCACC conference within weeks of stepping into this position. At the time, I was nervous about the new role and a bit overwhelmed by the learning curve ahead.
But then, everyone I met at the conference was supportive and eager to share their experiences and wisdom and was so welcoming. It was a genuinely warm and reassuring experience when it mattered most.
FUN FACTS ABOUT LIZ
- What’s one thing people are often surprised to learn about you?
I’m the commissioner of a fantasy hockey team! Unfortunately, league management has not consistently translated to team success… - If you could have any superpower at work, what would it be?
Is there a superpower that creates more time to get things done? - What’s your go-to comfort food or coffee order?
Buffalo chicken wonton rolls. - What’s the last show you binge-watched or book you couldn’t put down?
Had two great books in a row recently—The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch, and Isola by Allegra Goodman. - If you could travel anywhere tomorrow, where would you go and why?
Probably either Yosemite or Gosau, Austria, to hike Half-Dome and the Stairway to Heaven, respectively. - Who’s someone that has inspired you (personally or professionally)?
Beth Clement. She has an incredible curiosity about the law and an exceptional ability to get straight to the heart of an issue and to foster genuine collaboration. - What’s a small thing that always makes your day better?
My dog (although she has recently stayed with my parents for a week, so she may no longer be that “small”…)—she provides limitless unconditional love and a good reason to put work and stresses aside to enjoy some nature on frequent walks.