Burton Richard Rissman

Background

Rissman, Burton Richard was born on November 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Eva (Lyons) Rissman.

Education

University of Illinois (Bachelor of Science, 1947. Juris Doctor, 1951); New York University (Master of Laws, 1952). Phi Delta Phi; Order of the Coif.

Member, Board of Editors, University of Illinois Law Forum, 1950-1951.

Career

Associate Schiff, Hardin & Waite, Chicago, 1953-1959, partner, 1959—2003, member management committee, 1984-1992, chairman management committee, 1986-1990. Retired, 2003

Member faculty Practicing Law Institute. 1st lieutenant Judge Advocate General Corps United States Air Force, 1952-1953.

Works

• Other Work

  • Board editor University Illinois Law Forum, 1949-1951. Contributor articles to professional journals.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Council Lawyers, Carlton Club.

Connections

Married Francine Greenberg, June 15, 1952. Children: Lawrence E., Thomas W., Michael P.

Father:

Louis Rissman

Mother:

Eva (Lyons) Rissman

Spouse:

Francine Greenberg

child:

Lawrence E. Rissman

child:

Thomas W. Rissman

child:

Michael P Rissman