Background
Adams, George Bell was born on September 16, 1930 in New York City. Son of George Bell and Mary Josephine (Smith) Adams.
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George Bell Adams
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Bachelor, Yale University, 1952; Bachelor of Laws cum laude, Harvard University, 1957.
Career
Associate, Debevoise, Plimpton, Lyons & Gates, New York City, 1957-1965; partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, 1966-1997; chairman corporation department, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, 1988-1993; of counsel, Debevoise & Plimpton, New York City, since 1998; managing partner, Debevoise & Plimpton, London, 1993-1996. President Greater New York Fund, New York City, 1981-1984, also board directors.
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Trustee Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, New York, since 1977, chairman of the board of trustees, 1987-1991, vice chairman, chairman of the executive committee, 1981-1987. Board directors United Way of New York City, 1982-1995. Director Lawyers Alliance for World Security, 1989-1998.
Fellow Pierpont Morgan Library., New York City, since 1977, county of fellows, 1983-1987. Member Yale University Council, 1983-1990, chairman Yale alumni publications, 1979-1983. Trustee American Trust for the British Library., since 1998.
Board directors New Amsterdam Singers, since 1997. First lieutenant United States Army, 1952-1954. Fellow American Bar Foundation.
Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, New York State Bar Association, International Bar Association, American Arbitration Association (member panel arbitrators), Pilgrim Society, American Association International Committee on Jurists (director since 1996), Law Society (England affiliate member), Cosmos Club, Racquet & Tennis Club.
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Connections
Married Lucy Elizabeth Ahearn, September 10, 1952. Children— Lucy S., Marea F., George B. Junior, Alison E.
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American