/ Source: National Journal
- Senate Web site
- Born: June 28, 1934, Detroit
- Family: married (Barbara)
- Education: Swarthmore College, B.A., 1956; Harvard University, J.D., 1959
- Professional Career: Practicing attorney, 1959-64, 1971-73, 1978-79; Michigan assistant attorney general and general counsel, Michigan Civil Rights Commission, 1964-67; Detroit chief appellate defender, 1967-69.
- Military Career: none
- Previous Elective Office: Detroit City Council, 1969-77, president, 1973-77.
