John Benedict Wyss

Background

Wyss, John Benedict was born on November 23, 1947 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Walther Erwin and Caroline Nettie (Benedict) Wyss.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physics summa cum laude, Stanford University, 1969; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1972.

Career

Trial attorney antitrust division, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1972-1974; associate, Kirkland & Ellis, Washington, 1974-1978; partner, Kirkland & Ellis, Washington, 1978-1983; partner, Wiley, Rein & Fielding, Washington, since 1983.

Achievements

• John Benedict Wyss has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Joanne P. Comstock, October 22, 1994. Children: John Christian, Kirsten Dunlop.

Father:

Walther Erwin Wyss

Mother:

Caroline Nettie (Benedict) Wyss

Spouse:

Joanne P. Comstock

child:

John Christian Wyss

child:

Kirsten Dunlop Wyss