Background
Bates, GEorge Wallace was born on May 17, 1908 in Battle Lake, Minnesota, United States. Son of George Wilson and Anna (Burke) Bates.
Bates, GEorge Wallace was born on May 17, 1908 in Battle Lake, Minnesota, United States. Son of George Wilson and Anna (Burke) Bates.
AB, University of Minnesota, 1928; Bachelor of Laws, University of Minnesota, 1930; Master of Laws, Columbia University, 1931.
With firm, Root, Clark, Buckner & Ballantine, New York City, 1931-1943; attorney, American Tel. & Tel. Company; New York City, 1943-1950; general attorney, American Tel. & Tel. Company, 1953-1957; general counsel, Southwestern Bell Telephone Сompany, St. Louis, 1950-1953; vice president, general counsel, Southwestern Bell Telephone Сompany, St. Louis, 1953-1957; vice president, general counsel, director, New York Telephone Сompany and Empire City Subway Limited company, 1958-1973; president, Business Roundtable, New York City, 1973-1983.
Board directors Police Athletic League, Center for Public Resources, Inc. Member New York City of C. (executive committee 1968-1970, president 1970-1971), American Law Institute, American Bar Association (house of deals 1973-1975), New York State Bar Association (vice president 1974-1975, executive committee 1969-1972, house of deals 1972-1975), Association Bar City New York Clubs: Indian Harbor Yacht (Greenwich). University (New York City).
Married Frances E. Trump, June 25, 1932 (deceased 1978). Children: Elizabeth B. (Mistress Robert Zenowich), Anne W.