Background
Murphy, Ewell Edward was born on February 21, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ewell Edward and Lou (Phillips) Murphy.
Murphy, Ewell Edward was born on February 21, 1928 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Ewell Edward and Lou (Phillips) Murphy.
San Angelo College, University of Texas (Bachelor of Arts, 1946). University of Texas (Bachelor of Laws, 1948). Oxford University, England (D.Phil.
(Law), 1951). Phi Delta Phi.
Associate Baker & Botts, Houston, 1954-1963, partner, 1964-1993, head international department, 1972-1989. President Houston World Trade Association, 1972-1974. Trustee Southwestern Legal Foundation, 1978—2003.
Chairman Houston Committee on Foreign Relations, 1984-1985, Institute Transnat. Arbitration, 1985-1989, International and Comparative Law Center, 1986-1987. Member J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, 1991-1996, vice chairman, 1992-1993, chairman, 1993-1995.
Visiting professor University Texas Law School, 1993-1997. Distinguished lecturer, University Houston Law Center, 1996-2006, adjunct professor, since 2007. Served to lieutenant United States Air Force, 1952-1954.
Contributor articles to professional journals.
Member of American Bar Association (chairman section international law 1970-1971), International Law Institute (board directors 1994—2008), Houston Bar Association (chairman international law committee 1963-1964, 1970-1971), Council on Foreign Relations, Philosophical Society Texas, Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (chairman international business committee 1964-1965), Fulbright Association (board directors 1999—2004, vice president 2002-2004).
Married Patricia Bredell Purnell, June 26, 1954 (deceased 1964). Children: Michaela, Megan Patricia, Harlan Ewell.