Gerald Stephen Backman

Background

Backman, Gerald Stephen was born on April 16, 1938 in New York City. Son of Morris and Marion (London) Backman.

Education

Bachelor, University of Pennsylvania, 1959; LLBcum laude, Harvard University, 1962.

Career

Associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York City, 1962-1970; partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, New York City, since 1970. House counsel The Associated Merchandising Corporation, New York City, 1965-1968. Lecturer New York University, 1973, Irving Trust Company.

New York City, 1981-1988.

Achievements

• Gerald Stephen Backman has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Hewlett-East Rockaway (New York) Jewish Center, 1976-1997, chairman legal committee, 1974-1985, secretary, 1980-1982. Board directors 25 E. 86th St. Corporation, New York City, since 1996. Member American Bar Association, American Arbitration Association (arbitrator), New York State Bar Association, Association Bar New York City, New York County Lawyers Association, Masons.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, skiing, tennis, fishing.

Connections

Married Susan Pergament, September 3, 1961 (deceased May 1978). Children: Jonathan A., Kenneth S. Married Barbara Fried Kaynes, November 3, 1979.

Children: Jonathan J. Kaynes, Adam R. Kaynes.

Father:

Morris Backman

Mother:

Marion (London) Backman

Spouse:

Barbara Fried Kaynes

Spouse:

Susan Pergament

child:

Adam R. Kaynes Backman

child:

Kenneth S. Backman

child:

Jonathan J. Kaynes Backman

child:

Jonathan A. Backman