Background
Zerkin, Gerald Thomas was born on March 1, 1949 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of Max and Rhoda (Sigel) Zerkin.
Zerkin, Gerald Thomas was born on March 1, 1949 in Queens, New York, United States. Son of Max and Rhoda (Sigel) Zerkin.
Brandeis University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1971) University of Virginia (Master of Arts, 1975). Boston College (Juris Doctor, 1976). Member, 1982—and Chairman, since 1987, American Civil Liberties Union of Virgina Legal Advisory Panel.
Working as a partner of OSTHIMER & TATUM. Admitted to the bar, 1976, Virginia and United States. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia. 1977, United States. District Court, Western District of Virginia and United States.
Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit.
1983 United States. Tax Court. 1985, United States. Supreme Court.
Board of directors Virginia Coalition on Jails and Prisons, Richmond, since 1984, Virginians Against Death Penalty, Richmond, since 1986. Member American Civil Liberties Union (chairman legal panel, board directors since 1986).
Married Catherine Ann Aldrich, September 23, 1978. Children: Errol, Jeremy, Sasha.