Francis Joseph Dewes Burgweger

Background

Burgweger, Francis Joseph Dewes was born on July 5, 1942 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Francis Dewes and Helen Theodosia (Chancellor) Burgweger.

Education

Bachelor, Yale University, 1964; Juris Doctor, University of Pennsylvania, 1970.

Career

Law clerk to Honorary Shirley M. Hufstedler, United States Court Appeals 9th Circuit, Los Angeles, 1970-1971; associate, O'Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles, 1971-1978; partner, O'Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles, 1978-1985; partner, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, New York City, 1985-1997; senior counsel, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, New York City, since 1997.

Achievements

• Francis Joseph Dewes Burgweger has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Captain United States Army, 1964-1967, Vietnam. Member Association of Bar of City of New York, New York State Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association (Executive Committee R.P. section).

Interests

• Avocations: books, wine, agriculture.

Connections

Married Kathleen Marie Wessel, September 3, 1978. Children: Lauren Elizabeth, Francis Joseph Dewes III, Sherman Ward Chancellor.

Father:

Francis Dewes Burgweger

Mother:

Helen Theodosia (Chancellor) Burgweger

Spouse:

Kathleen Marie Wessel

child:

Sherman Ward Chancellor Burgweger

child:

Francis Joseph Dewes III Burgweger

child:

Lauren Elizabeth Burgweger