SAM BERNSTEIN - Key Persons

Mark Bernstein is the longest serving member of the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. He was appointed to serve on the Commission by Governor Jennifer Granholm in 2004 and served until 2012. In his work on the Commission, Mark was a strong voice for fairness and equality. He aggressively investigated the conduct of Michigan Civil Rights Initiative sponsors, organized the Michigan Civil Rights Summit, and examined migrant worker living conditions. Mark led the Commission to advocate for contraceptive equity, hate crime legislation, and equality for all Michigan citizens. He helped lead the Commission's work related to bullying. Mark also helped initiate the Civil Rights Youth Initiative, a collaboration between the University of Michigan and the Michigan Department of Civil Rights. Mark Bernstein serves on the Board of Directors of Detroit Public Television. Mark has served on the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, as Chairperson of the Community Relations Committee of the Jewish Federation of Washtenaw County, and on the Advisory Board of Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County. Mark has also served on both the Governing Board and Board of Trustees of the University of Michigan Hillel. His commitment to public service and professional success has been celebrated across Michigan. Mark recently received the Congressman John Conyers, Jr. Public Official Award from The ARC Detroit. He is the 2011 recipient of the Washtenaw Association for Justice Outstanding Attorney Award. Mark was also honored to receive the Claire and Isadore Bernstein Award from Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County. Mark is a grateful product of Michigan's public education system…From kindergarten to earning three degrees from the University of Michigan (BA, JD, MBA).Mark Bernstein is licensed to practice law in Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio.