Background
Slavitt, Earl Benton was born on September 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Hal and Rose (Hoffman) Slavitt.
Slavitt, Earl Benton was born on September 12, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Harold Hal and Rose (Hoffman) Slavitt.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of Pennsylvania, 1961; Juris Doctor, University of Pennsylvania, 1964.
Associate, Wisch, Crane & Kravets, Chicago, 1964-1967; associate, Ressman & Tishler, Chicago, 1967-1969; associate, then partner, Levy & Erens, Chicago, 1969-1978; partner, Tash & Slavitt, Chicago, 1978-1981; partner, Katten Muchin & Zavis, Chicago, since 1981.
Volunteer Hospice of Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, 1987-1989, Pro bono Advocates, 1989, Chicago House, 1991 (recipient Outstanding Volunteer award), Lawyers for the Creative Arts, Business Volunteers for the Arts, since 1992. Board directors Playwrights Center, Chicago, 1987, Jewish Reconstructionist Congregation, Chicago, 1978, 91, 92, Legal Clinic for the Disabled, 1993-1996, president, 1995-1996, Sarah's Circle, 1994-1996. Member Illinois State Bar Association (member real estate committee 1976, recipient Pro Bono Certified Accomplishment 1994), Chicago Bar Association (member real estate committee 1976, real estate finance committee 1982), Chicago Council Lawyers (member judicial selection committee 1969), Lawyers in Mensa (Board of Governors 1983).
Married Amy Lerner, July 12, 1987. 1 child, Gabriel Harrel. Children from previous marriage: Andrew Miller, Lesley Deborah.