John Christian Peterson

Background

Peterson, John Christian was born on November 11, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert J. and Marian L. (Hickman) Peterson.

Education

Bachelor, Lawrence University, 1973; Juris Doctor, Washington University, 1976.

Career

Associate, Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney, Providence, 1976-1982; partner, Robinson, Peterson, Berk & Cross, Appleton, Wisconsin, since 1982.

Achievements

• John Christian Peterson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Fox Valley, Appleton, since 1986, president, 1989. Vice chairman 8th Congressional District Democrats, Wisconsin, 1984. Chairman electioncommn.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin, since 1988. Chairman Outagamie County (Wisconsin) Democrats, 1985-1987. Member ATLA (Wisconsin state delegate 1989-1991), Wisconsin Academy Trial Lawyers (board directors since 1986, president 1995), Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (Wisconsin state coordinator since 1997), Wisconsin Federal Judicial Nominating Commission, Lawrence University Alumni Association (board directors 1987-1993).

Connections

Married Martha K. Hemwall, April 6, 1974. Children: Maren Hemwall, Emily Hemwall.

Father:

Robert J. Peterson

Mother:

Marian L. (Hickman) Peterson

Spouse:

Martha K. Hemwall

child:

Maren Hemwall Peterson

child:

Emily Hemwall Peterson