Background
Birrell, George Andrew was born on April 25, 1921 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of George Henry and Mary Ann (Rook) Birrell.
Birrell, George Andrew was born on April 25, 1921 in Warren, Ohio, United States. Son of George Henry and Mary Ann (Rook) Birrell.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1942. Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1947.
Associate Donovan, Leisure, Newton and Irvine, New York City, 1947-1955, partner, 1956-1958. With Mobil Oil Corporation, 1959-1986, general counsel, 1970-1986, secretary, 1972-1975, vice president, director, 1975-1986. Vice president, general counsel Mobil Corporation, 1976-1986, also board directors, 1980-1986.
Counsel Dorsey and Whitney, New York City, since 1986. Board directors Pathways, Inc. Member Rye (New York ) Planning Commission, 1957-1960, Rye Board Zoning Appeals, 1962-1967, city council, 1968-1972, acting mayor, 1970-1972.
Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945. Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, American Law Institute, Association General Counsel (president 1982-1984) Clubs: Apawamis, Blind Brook, American Yacht (Rye).
Lodges: Masons.
Married Lelia Torrey Pannill, August 7, 1948. Children: Lelia Carter, Amanda Griswold, Ellen Torrey, Laura Tudor, George William.