Born: June 28, 1934 in Detroit
Marital Status: Married
Spouse/Partner: Barbara
Children: Three daughters: Kate, Laura and Erica, and five grandchildren.
Education: Graduate of Detroit's Central High School, Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School
Employment/Military Record: Special assistant attorney general and chief appellate defender (1968-69); assistant attorney general and general counsel for the Michigan Civil Rights Commission (1964-67)
Community Activities: Michigan Bar Association
Religion: Jewish