Born: 12-Nov-1953
Birthplace: Detroit, MI

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Business, Judge
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Chief Justice of Michigan, 1997-99

Wife: Barbara Straughn (two sons, one daughter)

    University: BA, University of California at Los Angeles (1975)
    Law School: JD, University of Southern California Law School (1979)

    Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit President and CEO (2003-)
    Hawkins Food Group LLC President and General Counsel (2002-03)
    Michigan State Official COO, City of Detroit (2002)
    Detroit Medical Center Chief Counsel and CAO (1999-2002)
    Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone Partner (1999)
    Michigan State Supreme Court Chief Justice (1997-99)
    Michigan State Supreme Court Justice (1990-97)
    Jaffe, Raitt, Heuer & Weiss Partner
    Member of the Board of Lear (2002-)
    American Bar Association
    Bill Bradley for President
    Freemasonry
    NAACP
    Obama for America
    Obama Victory Fund 2012
    Sharpton 2004
    State Bar of Michigan
    Young Men's Christian Association Metropolitan Detroit Board

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