Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli Named to Michigan Lawyers Weekly 2025 Influential Women of Law Class

LANSING, Mich. (August 12, 2025) – Michigan Lottery Commissioner Suzanna Shkreli has been selected as a member of the 2025 Influential Women of Law class by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.

“Throughout her career, Suzanna has been a dedicated advocate for kids in Michigan,” said Governor Whitmer. “From serving as an advocate for children within state government to the lottery commissioner, where she oversees an annual contribution of $1 billion to the School Aid Fund, her positive impact on the lives of children in Michigan is truly inspiring. Congratulations to Suzanna on receiving this honor!”

The Influential Women of Law awards program, presented by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, celebrates female attorneys and judges who have excelled in their legal careers. The awards highlight individuals who are inspiring leaders, mentors to others, and who have made a lasting impact through their professional achievements and community involvement.

Shkreli’s career is marked by a deep commitment to public service and the justice system. Prior to her March 2024 appointment as Lottery Commissioner, she served as the Director of Juvenile Justice Reform at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), where she was instrumental in implementing system-wide improvements. Her past roles in state government include serving as Michigan’s Children’s Ombudsman and deputy legal counsel in the Executive Office of the Governor.

Before joining state government, Shkreli served as an assistant prosecuting attorney with the Macomb County Prosecutor’s Office. She has conducted training for law enforcement officials throughout Albania on Crime Victims’ Rights on behalf of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Prosecutorial Development and Training. Additionally, Shkreli serves as a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect where she chairs the training subcommittee on child death protocol development.

Shkreli is a lifelong Michigander, and graduate of Oakland University and Thomas M. Cooley Law School.