Joel Bruce Harris

Background

Harris, Joel Bruce was born on October 15, 1941 in New York City. Son of Raymond S. and Laura Harris.

Education

AB, Columbia University, 1963; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1966; Master of Laws, U. London, 1967.

Career

Association, Simpson, Thacher & Bartlett, New York City, 1967-1970; assistant United State Attorneys, Southern District New York, 1970-1974; chief civil rights unit, Southern District New York, 1973-1974; associate, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, New York City, 1974-1976; partner, Weil, Gotshal & Manges, New York City, 1976-1986; partner, Thacher, Proffitt & Wood, New York City, since 1986; chairman litigation department. Speaker, panelist, moderator conferences.

Achievements

• Joel Bruce Harris has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association (Chairman of Commission international litigation 1981-1984, Chairman of Commission personal rights litigation 1984-1987), New York State Bar Association (member international law and practice section, chairman international dispute resolution committee 1990-1993, chairman seasonal meeting 1993, member executive com.1990-, section chair 1997, 98), Association Bar City New York, Inter-American Bar Association, Federal Bar Council, American Society International Law, International Law Association, American Judicature Society.

Connections

Married Barbara J. Rous, June 13, 1965 (divorced). 1 child, Clifford S. Married Deborah Sherman, April 1, 1986 (divorced).

Children: Sydney Anne, Cassidy Raye.

Father:

Raymond S. Harris

Mother:

Laura Harris

Spouse:

Deborah Sherman

Spouse:

Barbara J. Rous

child:

Clifford S. Harris

child:

Cassidy Raye Harris

child:

Sydney Anne Harris