• About the Michigan Department of Civil Rights
The Department of Civil Rights works to prevent discrimination through educational programs that promote voluntary compliance with civil rights laws and investigates and resolves discrimination complaints. It also provides information and services to businesses on diversity initiatives, equal employment ...

• Meet the Director
Linda V. Parker was appointed as Director of the Michigan Department of Civil Rights in November 2003. A native Detroiter, Parker is a former partner at the Detroit-based law firm, Dickinson Wright, PLC, where she practiced environmental law. Parker also served as the first Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan under the leadership of former U.S. Attorney, Saul A. Green from 1994-2000. Additionally, Parker served as the Director of Development at the Detroit Institute of Arts.