Background
Murphy, Joseph Albert was born on May 29, 1934 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Albert and Isabel C. (Callahan) Murphy.
Murphy, Joseph Albert was born on May 29, 1934 in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, United States. Son of Joseph Albert and Isabel C. (Callahan) Murphy.
Georgetown University (Bachelor of Science. Detroit College of Law (Juris Doctor, 1962). Member, American Corporate Counsel Association Board of Directors, Michigan Chapter, 1983-1985.
House counsel, Blue Cross Michigan, Detroit, 1964-1969; general counsel, corporation secretary, Blue Cross Michigan, Detroit, 1969-1975; vice president, deputy general counsel, Blue Cross & Blue Shield Michigan, Detroit, 1975-1988; senior associate general counsel, Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, Washington, since 1989. Chairman Health Care Network, Southfield, Michigan, 1981-1985. Chairman Blue Care Inc., Southfield, 1986-1988.
Member Allocations panel United Foundation, Detroit, since 1985. Treasurer Grosse Pointe Democratic Club, 1972-1973. Chairman Health and People's Political Action Commission, Detroit, 1978-1984.
Served with United States Army, 1957-1959. Member American Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, Detroit Bar Association, National Health Lawyers Association (president 1981-1982), American Corporation Counsel Association, American Arbitrators Association (panel of arbitrators).
Married Joanne Becker, June 24, 1961. Children: Michael, Joseph III.