Don Tucker
In Summary
From Jackson, Michigan
Graduated from The University of Michigan Ross School of Business Administration 1968, and The University of Michigan Law School 1971
Licensed to practice law December 1971
Served as Legislative Counsel to US Senator Philip A. Hart 1974-1975
Worked on Campaign Staff of Senator Philip A. Hart 1969-1970, and Presidential Campaign Staff of Senator George McGovern 1971-1972
Completed active duty service in US Army, 1971 Captain, USAR Retired
Returned to the private practice of law in 1975. Formed his own law firm in 1977. Became a registered lobbyist in 1978.
Director, Cinnaire, 2011- and Bipartisan Leadership Program, 2019
Governmental appointed positions held:
Michigan Public Transportation Council 1976-1979
Michigan State Housing Development Housing Development Authority Board of Directors 1984-1994
Chairman of Board Michigan State Housing Development Housing Development Authority 1984-1992
Charitable and Civic Positions held:
University of Michigan – various fundraising positions
Detroit Country Day School – chaired various parent and fundraising groups
President, Oakland County Bar Association
Commissioner, State Bar of Michigan
Chairman, 17th and 18th Congressional District Democratic Committees
Chair, Oakland County Democratic Party
Other positions upon request
Business sectors represented in government affairs:
Recycling Financial Services
Retail Health Care
Water and Habitat Conservation Insurance
Affordable Housing Food Services
Real Estate Manufacturing
Construction
Actively practiced law until December, 2010 with Clark Hill PLC, a Detroit based full service commercial law firm with four Michigan offices as well as offices in Chicago, Pittsburgh, Phoenix and Washington, DC. He retired from the firm in 2017 and is no longer engaged in the active practice of law.