Background
Stern, ISrael Jerome was born on October 13, 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jacob and Jennie (Maxmin) Stern.
Stern, ISrael Jerome was born on October 13, 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Jacob and Jennie (Maxmin) Stern.
Bachelor of Science, University of Pennsylvania, 1930; Juris Doctor, Harvard University School Law, 1934; Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Gratz College, 1977.
Assistant city solicitor, City of Philadelphia, 1938-1960; partner, Barba, Stern & Eiseman, Philadelphia, 1940-1950; partner, Stern & Stern, Philadelphia, 1950-1978; partner, La Brum & Doak, Philadelphia, 1978-1985; counsel, La Brum & Doak, since 1985. Member County Board Examiners, Philadelphia, 1940-1959.
President Jewish Federation Greater Philadelphia, 1975-1978, United Way Southeast Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1982-1984. Vice president Council Jewish Federation, New York City, 1984-1986, National Federation Jewish Culture, New York City, since 1987. Fellow International Academy Trial Lawyers.
Member Philadelphia Bar Association (50 Year Club), Pennsylvania Bar Association, Lawyers Club Philadelphia (president 1971-1972).
Married Claire Kun, June 15, 1937. Children: Robert J., Jane Stern Buchman.