Elizabeth Merrill Welch (born September 20, 1970)[1][failed verification] is an American lawyer from Michigan who has served as an associate justice of the Michigan Supreme Court since 2021.
Welch received her Bachelor of Arts from Pennsylvania State University and her Juris Doctor from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law.
[4] Welch ran for the seat being vacated by Justice Stephen Markman whose term was expiring.
[5] On November 3, 2020, Welch went on to win the general election, giving the Michigan Supreme Court a Democratic majority.
[6][7] Welch lives in East Grand Rapids with her husband, Brian; they have 4 children.