Richard Bernstein is a justice on the Michigan Supreme Court and a lifelong advocate for disability rights. He has been legally blind since birth due to retinitis pigmentosa.

He graduated summa cum laude from the University of Michigan and later earned his law degree from Northwestern University School of Law. After law school, Bernstein joined The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, where he focused on public service and disability rights. 

In 2014, Bernstein was elected to the Michigan Supreme Court, becoming the first blind justice in the Court’s history. He began his term in January 2015 and is known for his careful approach to justice, fairness, and equal access under the law.