Phyllis Hurks

Phyllis Hurks currently serves as the Director of Strategic Workplace Relations at the Great Lakes Water Authority since November 2022. Prior to this role, Phyllis Hurks held the position of Senior Legal Counsel at the Detroit Public Schools Community District from December 2005 to December 2022, providing legal guidance in employment litigation, compliance, school law, and special education law. Additionally, Phyllis Hurks has extensive experience in various roles within the School District of the City of Detroit, including General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, focusing on civil rights defense, compliance, and training. Earlier in their career, Phyllis Hurks operated a sole proprietorship specializing in employment litigation and estate planning and worked as an associate at the Law Offices of Thomas E. Marshall. Phyllis Hurks earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School and a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Public Relations from Wayne State University.