Background
Schorer, Joseph U. was born on June 15, 1953 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States.
Schorer, Joseph U. was born on June 15, 1953 in Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States.
Bachelor with highest distinction, Northwestern University, 1975. Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard University, 1978.
Law clerk to Honorary Gordon Thompson, Junior Southern District California, 1978—1980. Partner Mayer, Brown & Platt, Chicago, 1985—1997. General counsel Diamond Homes Services, 1997—2000, Globe Building Materials, 1997—2000, Mid-West Spring Manufacturing Company, 1997—2000.
Of counsel Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, since 2000.
Member of Chicago Council Lawyers, Chicago Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa.