Background
Johnston, Alan Rogers was born on April 21, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Raymond and Caroline (Rogers) Johnston.
Johnston, Alan Rogers was born on April 21, 1914 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Edward Raymond and Caroline (Rogers) Johnston.
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Princeton University, 1937. Juris Doctor, University Michigan, 1941.
Associate firm Jenner & Block, Chicago, 1941-1950, partner, 1950-1991. Retired, 1991.
Board directors Chicago Crime Commission, 1972-1983. Representative Illinois General Assembly, Springfield, 1963-1970. President New Trier Citizens League, Winnetka, Illinois, 1973-1983, Lake Michigan Federation, Chicago, 1979-1981, 84-85.
Executive committee Lawson Young Men’s Christian Association, 1975-1986. Trustee New Trier Township School, 1975-1989. Member Chicago Lakefront Protection Commission, 1987-1988.
Executive director Heart of America Challenge, 1986-1990. With United States Navy, 1942-1945. Fellow Illinois Bar Foundation, The Moorings Club (Vero Beach, Florida), Indian Hill Club (Winnetka), Legal Club (president 1967-1968), Law Club (director 1964-1966).
Married Eleanor Cope Smith, April 7, 1945. Children: Alan Cope, Margaret Meade, Edward Raymond.