The United States Senate confirmed Susan K. DeClercq as a district judge for the Eastern District of Michigan on Wednesday, following a 52-42 vote. Previous to her elevation to the judiciary, DeClercq held the position of director and counsel of special investigations at the Ford Motor Company. This appointment makes DeClercq the first federal judge of East Asian descent in the state.
The confirmation of DeClercq not only marks a progressive step for diversity in the judiciary but also the transition of a legal professional from corporate to public service. As a prominent counsel at Ford, DeClercq has undoubtedly dealt with a range of intricate corporate legal issues, and her vast experience will undoubtedly contribute to the judicial sphere.
You can find more details about Susan K. DeClercq’s confirmation in the original Law360 report.