Background
Sheppard, Berton Scott was born on August 6, 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Son of Isaac and Ruth (Scott) Sheppard.
Sheppard, Berton Scott was born on August 6, 1936 in Zanesville, Ohio, United States. Son of Isaac and Ruth (Scott) Sheppard.
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Engineering, Michigan State University, 1958. Juris Doctor, Northwestern University, 1961.
With Leydig, Voit & Mayer, Ltd. and predecessor firms, Chicago, 1959-1962, associate, 1962-1970, partner, 1971-2000, of counsel, since 2001.
Member editorial board Northwestern Law Review, 1960-1961.
With United States Army Reserve, 1961. Member American Bar Association, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Federal Circuit Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Association Chicago, Lawyers Club Chicago.
Married Regina Polka, October 6, 1962. Children: Kristina M., Cynthia A.