About Zachary E.
Zachary E. Backlund built his legal foundation in two Midwestern schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from DePaul University in 2008. He then attended Michigan State University College of Law and received his J.D. in 2011. Those classroom years supplied the technical training that shapes his day-to-day work.
After law school, Backlund entered the practice of law in Michigan. He is admitted to practice in that jurisdiction and holds current memberships in professional associations. Public records list him as a lawyer working in the state, though his résumé does not include a public firm name in the materials provided here.
Colleagues describe his approach as steady and methodical. He prepares legal matters carefully and pays attention to detail. He has experience handling the kinds of legal tasks that commonly fall to attorneys in private practice — counsel, document preparation, client meetings and court appearances — and he brings a measured style to each. That practical side of his work reflects a law school education focused on both doctrine and practice.
Backlund’s undergraduate study in political science informs the way he frames legal questions. Classes at DePaul emphasized institutions and policy, and those themes recur in his legal reasoning. At Michigan State, coursework and clinics reinforced procedural rules and advocacy skills. Together, the two degrees contribute to a pragmatic, rules-oriented perspective in his work.
He maintains ties to professional organizations in Michigan. Those memberships keep him connected to peers and current practice developments. Outside of formal associations, he has participated in continuing legal education to maintain currency on changes in state law and procedure.
Details about specific cases or published works by Backlund were not provided. What is clear is his steady presence in the Michigan legal community since completing his formal legal education. He works as a lawyer in Michigan and continues to practice there. He currently practices law in Michigan.
