Background
Levi, Julian Hirsch was born on July 25, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gerson Baruch and Elsa (Hirsch) Levi.
Levi, Julian Hirsch was born on July 25, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gerson Baruch and Elsa (Hirsch) Levi.
Bachelor of Philosophy with honors, University of Chicago, 1929; Juris Doctor cum laude, University of Chicago, 1931; honorary Doctor of Laws, John Marshall Law School, Chicago honorary Doctor of Laws, Lake Forest (Illinois) College, 1967.
Partner, Wilhartz & Hirsch, Chicago, 1931-1946;
officer, Reynolds Pen Company, also Reynolds Printasign Company, Chicago, 1946-1952;
executive director, S.E. Chicago Commission, 1952-1980;
professor urban studies, University of Chicago, 1962-1980;
visiting professor, Hastings College Law, University of California, San Francisco, 1978-1979, 79-80;
professor, Hastings College Law, University of California, 1981-1997;
founder, chairman Public Law Research Institute, 1984-1997. Director Hyatt Corporation, 1977-1979, Elsinor Corporation, 1979-1997. Chairman Chicago Plan Commission, 1973-1979.
Secretary American Council Education, 1971-1972. Vice chairman White House Task Force Cities, 1967. Advisory to architect of Capitol, Washington, 1976-1997.
Trustee Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, 1967-1980, California State Library. Foundation, 1992-1997. Member American Bar Association, American Law Institute, American Society Planning Officials, Chicago Bar Association, Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa.
Clubs: Tavern, Arts, Quadrangle (Chicago).
Married Marjorie Reynolds, September 16, 1938. Children: William Gerson, Kay Levi Pick.