Biography

Talia Goetting graduated Magna Cum Laude from Michigan State University in 1996 and received a full-merit scholarship from Michigan State College of Law in 2000. While at the College of Law, she was chosen to participate in the prestigious Fieger Trial Practice Institute. She completed her Juris Doctor degree with honors in 2004, and she also earned a certificate from the Trial Practice Institute.

During her time in law school, Talia gained valuable experience by working as a research and legislative assistant for the Attorney General of the State of Michigan. Following her graduation, she continued her career at the Attorney General's office, where she served as an Assistant Attorney General.

As her career progressed, she transitioned into the private sector, specializing in family law and adoption law. Talia's expertise in these areas is not only based on her professional experience but is also informed by her personal life, as she is the wife of an immigrant and the mother of a child adopted internationally. This unique perspective allows her to not only provide legal guidance but also to understand the emotional and psychological impact that legal processes can have on families.

In recognition of her dedication to pro bono work, Talia Goetting received the Spirit Award in 2010 from the Legal Aid and Defenders Association of Michigan. She continues to volunteer with the Legal Aid and Defender Association in Macomb County, furthering her commitment to serving her community.