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February 19, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 19, 2025
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Gov. Whitmer Statement on Chief Justice Clement Retiring from the Bench
LANSING, Mich. – Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement after Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement announced her retirement from the bench.
“Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement has been a dedicated public servant for almost two decades and served the people of Michigan admirably in all three branches of state government.
“As Chief Justice for the past three years, she was an incredible leader who ensured our highest court functioned well and led landmark decisions that made a real difference in people’s lives. As governor and as a Michigander, I am grateful to her for her service.
“We will ensure a smooth transition for Chief Justice Clement and take action to appoint her replacement after a thorough review.”
Chief Justice Clement Background
Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement was appointed by former Governor Rick Snyder to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2017. In 2018, she ran for election and won a full eight-year term. Following the retirement of Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack, Clement was elected by her colleagues to serve as chief justice of the court, where she excelled at improving the operation of our state court system. Prior to serving as a justice, she worked in the Snyder administration as chief legal counsel, cabinet secretary, and deputy chief of staff, and held positions in the state legislature. In addition to her role on the court, Clement worked alongside Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II on the Michigan Task Force on Juvenile Justice Reform and co-chaired the Juvenile Justice Partnership Committee. Chief Justice Clement is a graduate of Michigan State University College of Law.
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