Hon. Denise Langford Morris (Ret.)

Before entering private practice, this neutral served for thirty years as a judge on the Oakland County Circuit Court, where she presided over thousands of diverse civil, commercial, and family law matters. Her extensive judicial career followed her work as a trial attorney for the United States Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and as an assistant prosecutor in Oakland County. She has handled high-stakes litigation involving multi-million dollar commercial disputes, complex medical malpractice, and significant class action suits.

A pioneer in the Michigan judiciary with three decades of bench experience, offering deep expertise in managing complex multi-party litigation and sensitive civil rights matters.

She was the first African American and the first woman to serve on the Oakland County Circuit Court bench.

She is widely regarded by legal professionals for her balanced temperament, thorough preparation, and ability to facilitate resolutions in highly contentious disputes.