Margaret A Cernak

Margaret A Cernak serves as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School within the Legal Practice Program, teaching legal writing and analysis courses while maintaining over 30 years of active litigation practice in commercial, tort, and insurance coverage law across southeastern Michigan.

Her academic credentials include:

• BA in English literature with high honors and distinction from the University of Michigan
• JD cum laude from the University of Michigan Law School

Professor Cernak's professional focus bridges legal education and practice, emphasizing Detroit Legal Writing and Research alongside Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility. Her extensive courtroom experience in Commercial, Tort, and Insurance Coverage Litigation directly informs her pedagogical approach in foundational legal skills training, creating practical connections between doctrinal knowledge and real-world application for law students.