William H. Baughman Jr.

Professional career

• U.S. Magistrate Judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, appointed in 2000 and serving for 24 years until his death in 2024
• Before his judicial appointment, he was a partner at Weston, Hurd, Fallon, Paisley & Howley, L.L.P.

Education

Additional information

• Magistrate, District Court, N.D. Ohio, 2000-present
• On July 6, 2024, Judge Baughman passed away in Pepper Pike, Ohio, at age 75 after a long illness, shortly after celebrating his 50th wedding anniversary
• He held the role of visiting faculty in Notre Dame’s Intensive Trial Advocacy Program for nearly two decades and was honored with the Edward Murphy Award in 2024 for his career as a jurist, public servant, and contributor to Notre Dame Law School
• His tenure included significant contributions to the legal community, such as mentoring attorneys and co‐founding the Cleveland Lawyers Alumni Committee in 2006
• Baughman joined his position on February 16, 2000 by the district’s judges to a renewable eight‐year term.
• He handled a variety of federal cases, including immigration matters and personal injury claims.
• Judge Baughman was widely respected for his judicial acumen, demeanor, and integrity.