Background
Parson, David was born on February 26, 1924 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Morris and Lillian Parson.
Parson, David was born on February 26, 1924 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Son of Morris and Lillian Parson.
Loras College (Bachelor of Arts, 1944). University of Chicago (Juris Doctor, 1947). Member, Editorial Board, University of Chicago Law Review, 1946.
Bar: Illinois 1947, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1948, Supreme Court of the United States Ct.1963. Association Kirkland, Ellis, 1947-1954, partner, 1955-1962. Deputy general counsel United States Information Agency, 1962-1965.
Partner Goldberg, Weigle, Gitles, Parson, Chicago, 1965-1969.
Sole practice David Parson, Professional Corporation, Chicago, 1970-1995, retired, 1995. Trustee Drexel Home for Aged, 1967-1976.
Trustee Village of Winnetka, 1976-1980, board police and fire, 1974-1976, chairman, 1975-1976. Caucus vice chairman, 1973.
Secretary Illinois Commision on Low Rent Housing, 1967.
Chicago (Chairman, 1985- 1986. Member, Corporate Law Committee), Federal (Chairman, Committee on Public Information, 1963-1969. Vice Chairman, Ethics and Legal Standards Committee, 1963-1965.
Member, Judicial Selection Committee, 1964-1965) and American Bar Associations.
(Also Of Counsel to Miller, Shakman, Nathan, Hamilton & Kurtzon, Chicago, Illinois).
Married Barbara Meyers, December 15, 1954. Children: Mary, Julie, Ann Morris.