George Gilbert Shiya

Background

Shiya, George Gilbert was born on February 15, 1898 in Fremont, Ohio, United States. Son of Kalil and Elizabeth (Thomas) Shiya.

Education

Diploma, Ecole de la Sagesse, Beirut, Lebanon, 1913. AB, Columbia, 1922; Master of Arts, 1923. Bachelor of Laws, 1923.

Career

Since practiced in, New York City. Associate Loucks, Griffin, Connet & Cullen, 1923-1925, Blandy, Mooney & Shipman, 1925-1928. Partner Bibb, Shiya & Cullen, 1928-1933.

Individual practice, since 1933. Counsel Republic Lebanon, New York City, since 1943. Legal adviser, executive director United States Lebanese Chamber of Commerce, since 1961.

Achievements

• George Gilbert Shiya has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Class of 1922, Columbia College, since 1974, chairman fund, since 1970. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1918-1919. Member Consular Law Society, Academy Political Science, American Political Science Association, Association Bar City New York, Society Older Graduates Columbia, Ohio Society New York, Delta Chi.

Clubs: University (New York City), Lawyers (New York City), Columbia University (New York City), World Trade Center (New York City). Ridgewood (New Jersey) Country.

Connections

Married Margaret Flannery, August 7, 1930.

Father:

Kalil Shiya

Mother:

Elizabeth (Thomas) Shiya

Spouse:

Margaret Flannery