Diane Cochrane Van Helden

Background

Helden, Diane Cochrane Van was born on February 18, 1943 in Hackensack, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Richard and Catherine (Bell) Cochrane.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in French, Douglass College, 1965; Master of Arts in Comparative Literature, University of Michigan, 1967; Juris Doctor, Bates School Law, 1973.

Career

Attorney, private practice, Houston, 1973; assistant, director, dounsel, Governor' General’ s Office Equal Opportunity, Austin, Texas, 1973-1977; assistant attorney general, Texas Attorney General, Austin, 1977-1982; partner, Barish & Van Helden, Austin, since 1983.

Achievements

• Diane Cochrane Van Helden has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Austin History Landmark Commission, 1981-1985, Cmty. Development Commission, Austin, 1975-1977. Member Austin Lawyers and Accts. for Arts (board directors 1993-1995).

Interests

• Avocation: gardening.

Connections

Married Albert Van Helden, June 12. 1965 (divorced April 1973).

Father:

Richard Cochrane

Mother:

Catherine (Bell) Cochrane

Spouse:

Albert Van Helden