Background
Abbott, John Sheldon was born on May 10, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Arthur James and Florence E. (Allen) Abbott.
Law school dean and chancellor emeritus
Abbott, John Sheldon was born on May 10, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Arthur James and Florence E. (Allen) Abbott.
Bachelor of Arts, Kalamazoo College, 1950; Juris Doctor, Detroit College Law, 1953; honorary Doctor of Laws, Detroit College Law Master of Laws, University of Michigan, 1954.
Individual practice law, Detroit, 1954-1959;
professor of law, Detroit College Law, 1959-1970;
associate dean, Detroit College Law, 1970-1972;
dean, chief administrative officer, Detroit College Law, 1972-1986;
chancellor, Detroit College Law, 1986-1987;
dean emeritus, Detroit College Law, since 1987. Commissioner State Bar Michigan, 1982-1985. Chairman Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission, 1987-1988.
Chairman Association Ind-Colleges Universities, 1985. Trustee Lawrence Technology U.
Served with United States Navy, 1944-1945. Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Royal Poinciana Golf Club of Naples.
Married Karen Filline Ackerman. Children— Laura Kathryn, John Sheldon Junior.