Laurence B.Deitch (D)
Larry is a Senior partner in one of Michigan's most prestigious law firms and re-running for a spot on the board of Regents. He counsels both local and global businesses on a variety of complex matters. His decision to join the Board of Regents was driven by his love for the institution and his destine to see it evolve to meet the challenges and opporunities of today and tomorrow in a manner consistent with the values and traditions that have made it so exceptional since its founding. He is independent, principled, non-idealogical voice on the Board.
Civil Rights:”We take pride in the strength of our diverse community at the University of Michigan, and at the heart of the campus experience is a commitment to inclusiveness and understanding through civil discourse, as well as an individual's right to free speech. But when words are used to an attack an individual or group because of their age, national origin, race, Religious beliefs sex or sexual orientation that kind of hate cannot be tolerated. Today’s racist attacks are not welcome in our community, and as a U of M Regent, I remain committed to fostering a culture of respect, civility and equality.”
“What I’m focused on in this moment is defeating Donald Trump and Trumpism. It clearly influenced attitudes, some of which manifested with the racist posters. I will use my position as a bully pulpit to call campus together.”
Education:“I am committed to keeping tuition as low as possible while also aiming to broaden the socioeconomic base of the University, what I call productivity improvements, like more Friday classes and booting spring and summer term enrollment.”