Background
Griffith, Donald Kendall was born on February 4, 1933 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter George and Mary Elizabeth Griffith.
Griffith, Donald Kendall was born on February 4, 1933 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Son of Walter George and Mary Elizabeth Griffith.
Graduate in history with honors, Culver Military Academy, 1951. Bachelor, University Illinois, 1955. Juris Doctor, University Illinois, 1958.
Bar: Illinois 1958, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1973. Association Hinshaw & Culbertson, Chicago, 1959-1965, partner, 1965-1998, of counsel, 1999. Special assistant attorney general Illinois, 1970-1972.
Lecturer Illinois Institute Continuing LegalEdn., since 1970.
Trustee, Lawrence Hall Youth Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1967, vice president for program, 1969-1974. Board directors Child Care Association Illinois, 1970-1973.
Member Lake Forest High School Board Education, 1983-1984. Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1956.
Trustee Lawrence Hall Youth Services, 1967-2000, vice president for program, 1969-1974. Board directors Child Care Association Illinois, 1970-1973. Board education Lake Forest High School, 1983-1984.
Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1956. Fellow American Academy Appellate Lawyers. Member American Bar Association (chairman appellate advocacy committee, tort and insurance practice section 1983-1984), Illinois Bar Association, Appellate Lawyers Association Illinois (president 1973-1974), University Club Chicago, Knollwood Club, Alpha Chi Rho (chapter president), Phi Delta Phi.
Married Susan Smykal, August 4, 1962. Children: Kay, Kendall.