Background
II, Lee Richards McMillan, was born on August 26, 1947 in New Orleans. Son of John H. and Phoebe (Skillman) McM.
II, Lee Richards McMillan, was born on August 26, 1947 in New Orleans. Son of John H. and Phoebe (Skillman) McM.
Bachelor of Science in Commerce, Washington and Lee University, 1969. Juris Doctor, Tulane University, 1972. Master of Laws in Taxation, New York University, 1976.
Associate Jones, Walker, Waechter, Poitevent, Carrere & Denegre, New Orleans, 1976-1979, partner, 1979—2007, section head, corporation and securities section, 1987—1990, 1994—2002, executive committee, 1990—1994, 1996—1999, 2001—2002, chairman executive committee, 1991—1994, 1996—1998, 2001—2002. Senior vice president, general counsel Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., Phoenix, since 2007. Board directors Arz. Chamber of Commerce, since 2010.
Vice chairman Mechanical Equipment Company, Incorporated, New York Orleans, 1980—1986, chairman board, since 1986, president, 1989—1999. Member The Business Council Greater New Orleans, since 1998, executive committee, since 1999. Board directors The Chamber/New Orleans and the River Region, 1996—1998.
Trustee Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation, 1995—2003.
Trustee New Orleans Museum Art., 1989-1995. Board directors bureau Government Research New Orleans, 1987-1993, Louise S. McGehee School, New Orleans, 1982-1988, co-chairman capital fund doctor, 1984-1986, president of the board directors, 1986-1988. Board of Governors Isidore Newman School, New Orleans, 1991-1995.
Lieutenant JACG United States Naval Reserve, 1972-1975. Member American Bar Association (commission on negotiated acquisitions 1986-1994), Louisiana State Bar Association (chairman corporation and business law section 1985-1986, member commission on bar admissions 1986-1987), Young President Organisation, Washington and Lee University Alumni Association (board directors since 1995).
Married Lynne Clark Pottharst, June 27, 1970. Children: Leslie Clark, Hillary Anne, Lee Richards III.