Background
Hester Ward, John was born on September 23, 1942 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.
Hester Ward, John was born on September 23, 1942 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.
United States Military Academy (Bachelor of Science, with distinction, 1964). Armed Forces Language Institute (French, 1969). Institut Universitaire de Hautes Etudes Internationales, University of Geneva, Switzerland, Licence čs Sciences Politiques (études Internationales, 1971).
De Paul University (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1978).
Worked at Much Shelist Freed Denenberg Ament Bell & Rubenstein, Professional Corporation (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Civil Litigation, Class Action, Bankruptcy Litigation. Admitted to the bar, 1978, Illinois and United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois including Trial Bar.
1984, United States.
Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit. 1988, United States. Supreme Court. 1992, United States. Tax Court.
Olmsted Scholar, 1969-1971.
Company-Author, Chapter, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education Bankruptcy Practice Handbook, 1983. Arbitrator and Panel Chair, Cook County Circuit Court Mandatory Arbitration Program, 1990.
Member: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Military: (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1978).
Member: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Military: (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1978).