Background
Rogers, Hugo Edward was born on November 26, 1899 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Louise (Weiss) Rogers.
Rogers, Hugo Edward was born on November 26, 1899 in New York City. Son of Joseph and Louise (Weiss) Rogers.
Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1922, Mechanical Engineering, 1922. Juris Doctor, New York Law School, 1925.
Mechanics engineer, 1921-1926. Admitted to New York bar, 1926, practiced law before State bar, United States district and circuit courts, United States Treasury Department, and Board Tax Appeals. President Borough of Manhattan, 1945-1949.
Leader Tammany Hall, 1948-1949.
Special counsel to New York City, 1950-1954. Religious and charitable enterprises New York City.
Legal adviser, New York County Democratic party, 1929-1942. Special New York State attorney general for elections, 1932-1938.
Maintained Legal Aid Society for Harlem, 1927-1941.
Adviser to Indian confederation of America, 1930-1941. Arbitrator, member of national panel for American Arbitration Association, 1939-1974. Trustee Polyclinic Medical school and Hospital.
Served to colonel United States Army, World War I, World World War World World War World War II Member Federal Bar Council, International, American bar associations, Association of the United States Army (past president, director), Defense Transportation assosiation, New York State Society Professional Engineers, Reserve Officers Association United States, Military Order World Wars (life), Circus Saints and Sinners Association (life), Zeta Beta Tau. Mason (32 degree).; Clubs: New York University.
Married Adele Abrams, June 16, 1929.
