Background
Redfield, Emanuel was born on February 28, 1904 in New York City. Son of Morris and Rose (Berkowitz) Redfield.
Redfield, Emanuel was born on February 28, 1904 in New York City. Son of Morris and Rose (Berkowitz) Redfield.
AB, New York University, 1922; Bachelor of Laws, Fordham University, 1926; postgraduate in political science, Columbia University, 1932-1936.
Assistant editor, Shepard's Citations, 1922; title examiner, New York Title & Mortgage Company, 1923-1936; private practice, New York City, 1927-1931, 38-83; partner, Dwyer & Redfield, New York City, 1931-1938; partner, Redfield & Georgiopoulos, New York City, 1978-1983. Guest numerous radio and television shows.
Co-founder, general council New York Civil Liberties Union, 1955-1967, board directors 1941-1968. Counsel Artists Equity Association New York, 1950-1974, International Association Arts, 1955-1965, International Percy Grainger Society (formerly Percy Grainger Library Society), 1977-1983. Past member of advisory committee Board Education New York City.
Co-founder Riverdale Society Ethical Culture, 1950. Active Boy Scouts American, Riverdale Art Committee. Member New York County Lawyers Association, American Arbitration Association, Riverdale Camera Club, New York-New Jersey Trail Conference (legal committee), Appalachian Mountain Club, Wall St. Ski Club (past director), Woodland Trail Walkers, WestchesterTrails Association, Compo Beach Association (Westport, Connecticut) (director).
Married Mildred Russell, February 7, 1935. Children: Richard, William.