Background
Benjamin, Edward Bernard was born on February 11, 1923 in New Orleans. Son of Edward Bernard and Blanche (Sternberger) Benjamin.
Benjamin, Edward Bernard was born on February 11, 1923 in New Orleans. Son of Edward Bernard and Blanche (Sternberger) Benjamin.
Bachelor of Science, Yale University, 1944; Juris Doctor, Tulane University, 1952.
Practiced in, New Orleans, since 1952;
partner, Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, New Orleans. President American College Probate Counsel, 1986-1987, International Academy Estate and Trust Law, 1976-1978. Vice chairman of the board of trustees Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1980-1988, board directors, 1988-1990.
Chairman of the Board Starmount Company, Greensboro, North Carolina, 1968-1988, chairman emeritus, since 1988.
Trustee Hollins College, 1966-1987. Chancellor Episcopal Diocese of Louisiana, since 1984, Trinity Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1974-1992. Member of advisory board CCHEstate & Finance Planning Svc., 1982-1988.
Chairman Salavation Army City Commissioned Advisory Board, 1965-1968. President New Orleans Junior Chamber of Commerce, 1953. First lieutenant, Field Artillery pilot, United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member American College Tax Counsel, American Law Institute, American Bar Association (secretary taxation section 1967-1968, county 1976-1979, county real property, probate and trust law section 1978-1981), Louisiana Bar Association (chairman taxation section 1959-1960), Louisiana Law Institute, Louisiana Bar Foundation (trustee since 1998), New Orleans Country Club, Southern Yacht Club, New Orleans Lawn Tennis Club.
Married Adelaide Wisdom, May 11, 1957. Children: Edward Wisdom, Mary Dabney, Ann Leith, Stuart Minor.