After graduating from Wayne State University Law School magna cum laude, in 1974, Judge Saad spent 20 years practicing law with one of Michigan's leading firms, Dickinson, Wright, Moon, Van Dusen & Freeman, where he built a national practice and reputation in the areas of employment law, school law and media law. During that time, Judge Saad was an adjunct professor at Wayne State University Law School and University of Detroit/Mercy School of Law and was active in community activities. These activities included President of the Wayne State University Law School Alumni Association, Chairman of the Board of the Oakland Community College Foundation and as a Board Member on the National Conference of Christians and Jews.

In 1994, Governor Engler appointed Judge Saad to the Michigan Court of Appeals. Judge Saad was elected to retain his seat in 1996. He received broad bi-partisan support, including endorsements from the Michigan Chamber of Commerce and the UAW. Since 1996, Judge Saad has taught legal ethics at Wayne State University Law School and evidence at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

Judge Saad received a special Order of the Coif award from Wayne State University Law School in September 2000, which was awarded based on a faculty vote to a distinguished graduate of the school who had graduated before Wayne State University Law School could induct members into the Order of the Coif. Judge Saad also received the Oakland County Republican Committee Salute to Justice John O'Brien Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service to the People of Oakland County Award in 1997, and the Arab-American and Chaldean Council Civic and Humanitarian Award for Outstanding Dedication to Serving the Community with Compassion and Understanding in 1995.

Judge Saad is a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church where he has been a member of the choir for fifteen years. He is also on the board of the American Heart Association, a trustee for WTVS Channel 56 Educational Television Foundation, and a member of the Board of Visitors for the Ave Maria Law School.