Background
Branch, John Ellison was born on September 17, 1915 in Atlanta. Son of William Harllee and Bernice (Simpson) Branch.
Branch, John Ellison was born on September 17, 1915 in Atlanta. Son of William Harllee and Bernice (Simpson) Branch.
Bachelor of Science, Davidson College, 1937. Juris Doctor, Emory University, 1940.
Associate Gambrell and White, Atlanta, 1940—1949. Partner Wilson, Branch and Barwick, 1949—1970. Senior partner Branch and Swann, 1970—1981.
Of counsel Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak and Stewart, since 1981. Employer member United States delegate International Labor Organization, Geneva, 1960—1962. Guest lecturer Georgia State University, Atlanta, 1960—1970.
Board dirs Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association. Past trustee Atlanta council Boy Scouts America. Member governing board Business Council Georgia.
Major United States Army, 1942-1945.
Member of Atlanta Chamber C. (past board directors, chairman government affairs department), Georgia Chamber of Commerce (member governing board), Council State Chamber of C. (chairman employee relations committee), United States Chamber of Commerce (past member employee relations committee), Atlanta Bar Association, State Bar Georgia, Amelia Plantation (Amelia Island, Florida), Commerce, Lawyers Club Atlanta, American Bar Association, Capital City, Cherokee, University Yacht (Lake Lanier, Georgia), Athletic (Atlanta), Phi Delta Theta, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Jean McKay, November 19, 1938. Children: Jean Elizabeth, Barbara Ann, Patricia Elaine, John Ellison Junior.