Background
Bryan, Barry Richard was born on September 5, 1930 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Lloyd Thomas and Amy Rufe (Swank) Bryan.
Bryan, Barry Richard was born on September 5, 1930 in Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of Lloyd Thomas and Amy Rufe (Swank) Bryan.
Bachelor of Arts, Yale University, 1952; Juris Doctor cum laude, Yale University, 1955; diploma in comparative legal studies, Cambridge U., England, 1956.
Legal advisor to general counsel, Secretary of the United States Air Force, Washington, 1956-1958; associate, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, 1958-1962; partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, 1963-1993; presiding partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, 1993-1998; of counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, since 1999.
Served to First lieutenant United States Air Force, 1956-1958. Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, Union Internationale des Avocats, Country Club of New Canaan, Polo de Paris, Fishers Island Club, Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Margaret Susannah Elliot, July 24, 1953. Children— Elliot Christopher, Peter George (deceased), Susannah Margaret, Sallie Catharine.