David Burton Garten

Background

Garten, David Burton was born on March 23, 1952 in Iowa City. Son of William B. and Linda (Laird) Garten.

Education

Bachelor summa cum laude, honors in Economics, Yale University, 1974; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1977.

Career

Law clerk to Honorary Anthony M. Kennedy, United States Court Appeals (9th circuit), Sacramento, 1977-1978; associate, Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, 1979-1984; partner, Kirkland & Ellis, Chicago, 1984-1990; vice president, general counsel, Netherlands Industries Inc., Houston, since 1990.

Achievements

• David Burton Garten has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: skiing, hunting, golf.

Connections

Married Anita Wallner, March 12, 1983.

Father:

William B. Garten

Mother:

Linda (Laird) Garten

Spouse:

Anita Wallner