Background
Hayes, Dennis Courtland was born on January 29, 1951.
Hayes, Dennis Courtland was born on January 29, 1951.
Bachelor of Science in American History, Indiana University, Indianapolis, 1973. Juris Doctor with high honors, Indiana University, 1977.
With Law Offices of Brooks and Schwartz, 1976-1977. Private practice law Indianapolis, 1977—1985. Assistant general counsel National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Baltimore, 1985—1989, general counsel, since 1989, interim president, Chief Executive Officer, 2005—2008.
Board directors Indiana Black Expo, Community Services Addiction Agency. Assistant director National Research Institute, Washington. Director Guide Right Program.
Trustee First Baptist Church, Indianapolis, member Mass Choir, Male Chorus. Member Marion County Bar Association (president 1980-1981), Black American Law Student Association (president), Kappa Alpha Psi.