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HONORABLE LAURA BAIRD

CHIEF JUDGE PRO TEMPORE

  • Elected Circuit Court Judge - November 2000

  • Term Expires - December 31, 2012

 Education

  • Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D. (1979) with distinction
  • Western Michigan University, B.S. (1975); Secondary Teaching Certificate
  • Teacher, Collegio International de Carabobo Valencia, Venezuela (1974-1975)

 Legal Experience

  • Private Practice with Baird & Zulakis, P.C. (1980-2000)
  • Associate Attorney with the Family Law Clinic of Lansing, Michigan (1979-1980)

 Associations/Affiliations

  • Michigan Judge Association (2004), Executive Committee (2006); Legislative Committee Chair (2007)
  • State Representative, 70th House District (1995-2000)
  • Michigan Law Revision Commission (1996 - 2000)
  • Michigan Sentencing Guidelines Commission
  • National Commissioner on Uniform Sate Laws (1996 - 2000)
  • County Commissioner, Ingham County, 11th District (1992-1994)
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Ingham County Bar Association
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
  • NAACP Life Member

 Community Involvement

  • Partners in Crisis Board of Directors' (2007-current)
  • Legal Services of South Central MI Advisory Board (2002-current)
  • Tri-County Community Advocates (1982-2002)
  • Clinton-Eaton-Ingham Community Mental Health Board (1993-1994)