Representative Max Gruenberg - Contact & Legislation Page

Date/Place of Birth:: September 25, 1943; San Francisco, California
Occupation:: Family lawyer
Spouse:: Kayla Epstein
Children:: Bruce (32), daughter-in-law Sionnon, Daniel (15)
Residency in Alaska:: 32 years
Anchorage 1970 to present
Education:: Acalanes High School (Lafayette, California), 1961, Diploma; Stanford University, 1961-1965, B.A. Political Science (certificate in public administration); UCLA Law School, 1967-1970, J.D.
Military Service:: U.S. Navy, 2 years, Lt.(j.g.), Meritorious Unit Commendation, Vietnam Service Medal (3 battle stars).
Political and Government Positions:: Secretary, Russian Jack Community Council; Member, Alaska House of Representative, 1985-1993, 4 terms; House Majority Leader, 2 terms; Co-chair, House Judiciary Committee; Co-chair, House HESS Committee; President, Alaska Legal Services Corp; Chair, Governor's Mental Health Advisory Commission; Legislative Assistant to Senator Ted Stevens; Law Clerk Justice Roger Connor, Alaska Supreme Court.
Business and Professional Positions:: Partner, Gruenberg, Clover & Holland law firm; Co-chair, Alaska Bar Association, Family Law Section; Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
Service Organization(s) Membership:: Fairview Lions Club; Board of Directors, Alaska Common Ground; Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Other:: Eagle Scout