Midland's Jonathan Lauderbach '91 appointed to the Albion College Board of Trustees
Albion, MI (07/01/2026) — Jonathan E. Lauderbach, a partner at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP whose career spans more than three decades of judicial service and private practice, has joined Albion College's Board of Trustees for a three-year term beginning July 1.
A proud alumnus of Albion College, Lauderbach earned his Bachelor of Arts in history in 1991. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 1994, the same year he was admitted to the Michigan Bar.
"I'm honored to serve Albion College as a trustee," Lauderbach said. "My alma mater provided a solid liberal arts education that set me up for success in law school, on the bench and in my legal practice at Warner. I look forward to working with President Webster, his leadership team and my fellow trustees to ensure future generations can continue to benefit from all that Albion College has to offer."
Lauderbach's legal career is marked by a rare combination of judicial service and private practice. After beginning his career as an attorney with Currie Kendall, PLC in Midland, Michigan, he was elected in 2006 as a Circuit Judge for Midland County. From January 2008 until his resignation from the bench in March 2013, he served as Chief Judge of the 42nd Circuit Court, the 75th District Court, and the Midland County Probate Court.
In 2013, Lauderbach returned to private practice and helped found Warner Norcross + Judd's Midland office, where he represents public and privately held companies in commercial disputes in courts and arbitration panels throughout the United States. An experienced mediator and arbitrator in commercial cases, he also serves as a hearing panelist for Michigan's Attorney Discipline Board. Because of his extensive contacts in state and local government, he is frequently called upon to advise government officials and conduct investigations related to elections and campaign finance matters.
Lauderbach brings to the Albion College Board of Trustees a deep commitment to his alma mater, a distinguished record of public service, and a career defined by thoughtful, principled counsel.
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About Albion College
Albion College is a top-ranked, top-value liberal arts college and one of Michigan's three original chartered institutions of higher learning. Named a 2025 Carnegie Opportunity College and University-one of just 10 nationwide-Albion guarantees real-world learning for every student and the skills sought after by employers, from internships, consulting, community service, and mentored research to clinical placements and global study, across more than 80 areas of study. With an 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio and dedicated advising before classes begin, Albion delivers results: 98% of graduates are employed, in graduate school, or in service programs within six months, and pre-med students enjoy a 96% medical school acceptance rate-among the highest in the state. The walkable campus sits on the Kalamazoo River, with 24 highly-competitive Division III sports, 100+ student-led clubs and organizations, active Greek Life, and its own Amtrak stop.
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