Background
Lewis, Gerald Jorgensen was born on September 9, 1933 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Norman Francis and Blanche M. (Jorgensen) Lewis.
Lewis, Gerald Jorgensen was born on September 9, 1933 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States. Son of Norman Francis and Blanche M. (Jorgensen) Lewis.
Tufts University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1954) Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1957). Founding Senior Member, American Inn of Court, San Diego. Adjunct Professor of Evidence, Trial Practice, Western State University School of Law, 1978-1985.
Attorney General Atomic, La Jolla, California, 1961-1963. Partner Haskins, Lewis, Nugent & Newnham, San Diego, 1963-1977. Judge Municipal Court, El Cajon, 1977-1979, Superior Court, San Diego, 1979-1984.
Associate justice California Court of Appeal, 1984-1987. Of counsel Lathan & Watkins, 1987-1997. Adjunct professor evidence Western State University School Law, San Diego, 1977-1985, executive board, 1977-1989.
Faculty San Diego Inn of Court, since 1979, American Inn of Court, since 1984. Board directors Cardium Therapeutics Inc., Tennenbaum Opportunities Fund V.
City attorney Del Mar, California, 1963-1974, Coronado, California, 1972-1977. Counsel Comprehensive Planning Organization, San Diego, 1972-1973. Trustee San Diego Museum Art, 1986-1989.
Board directors Air Pollution Control District, San Diego County, 1972-1976. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1957-1961. Member American Judicature Society, Society Inns of Court in California, Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, Order of St. Hubert (knight Commander), Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (Irishman of Year 2000), The Irisn 50 Aztec Big 50, Bohemian Club, La Jolla Country Club (director 1980-1983), Prophets, The K Club (County Kildare), Pauma Valley Country Club.
Married Laura Susan McDonald, December 15, 1973. Children by previous marriage: Michael, Marc.