Background
Herd, Harold Shields was born on June 3, 1918 in Coldwater, Kansas, United States.
Herd, Harold Shields was born on June 3, 1918 in Coldwater, Kansas, United States.
Bachelor, Washburn University, 1941. Juris Doctor, Washburn University, 1942.
Partner firm, Rich and Herd, Coldwater, 1946-1953; individual practice law, Coldwater, 1953-1979; justice, Kansas Supreme Court, 1979-1993; retired, 1993; distinguished jurist in residence, Washburn Law School, Topeka, since 1993. Mayor, Coldwater, 1949-1953, county attorney, Comanche County, Kansas, 1954-1958. Member Kansas Senate, 1965-1973, minority floor leader, 1969-1973.
Board governors Washburn Law School, 1974-1978, distinguished jurist in residence, 1993-1994. Member Kansas Committee for Humanities, 1975-1980, chairman 1980, Hall Center for Humanities, advisory council Kansas University. Member Southwest Bar Association (president 1977), Kansas Bar Association (executive council 1973-1980).