Background
Ekdahl, Jon Nels was born on November 15, 1942 in Topeka. Son of Oscar S. and Dorothy O. (Ekdahl) M.
Ekdahl, Jon Nels was born on November 15, 1942 in Topeka. Son of Oscar S. and Dorothy O. (Ekdahl) M.
Harvard College (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1964). London School of Economics (Master of Science, 1965). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1968).
Admitted to the bar, 1969, Illinois and United States. District Court, Northern District of Illinois. 1981, United States. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit and United States.
Supreme Court.
Partner, Sidley & Austin, 1968-1975.
Member: Chicago and American Bar Associations. American Corporate Counsel Association.
(Managing Partner and General Counsel).
With United States Army Reserve, 1968-1974. Member American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Mid-American Club, Chicago Club. M C.
Married Marcia Opp, May 24, 1975. Children: Kirsten, Erika, Kristofer.