Ira Richard Gershon

Background

Gershon, Ira Richard was born on July 11, 1957 in Atlanta. Son of Nathan Isaac and Shifra (Karesh) Gershon.

Education

Bachelor in Political Science, U. Georgia, 1979; Juris Doctor with honors, U. Tennessee, 1982; Master of Laws, U. Florida, 1983.

Career

Special assistant general counsel, State Bar Georgia, Atlanta, 1983; assistant professor of law, Ohio Northern U., Ada, 1983-1984; assistant professor of law, College Law Stetson U., St. Petersburg, Florida, 1984-1986; associate professor, College Law Stetson U., St. Petersburg, Florida, 1986-1989; professor, College Law Stetson U., St. Petersburg, Florida, since 1989; associate dean, College Law Stetson U., St. Petersburg, Florida, since 1988.

Achievements

• Ira Richard Gershon has been listed as a noteworthy Law educator, college dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vice-president Carlton Manor, Inc., St. Petersburg, since 1986, board directors, since 1985. Member social action committee B'nai Israel Synagogue, St. Petersburg, since 1987. Member American Bar Association, Association American Law Schools, Georgia State Bar Association (tax section, member publications committee 1984-1985), Florida Bar Association (tax section, member publications committee since 1984), Sparkling City Commerce Club (Clearwater, Florida), Suncoast Runners' Club (Largo, Florida).

Interests

• Avocations: all sports, running.

Connections

Married Sally Mickey Melnick, Dec.18, 1983.

Father:

Nathan Isaac Gershon

Mother:

Shifra (Karesh) Gershon

Spouse:

Sally Mickey Melnick