Background
Fieldman, Leon was born on April 5, 1926 in Milwaukee. Son of Nathan Lewis and Lena Rose (Horwitz) Fieldman.
Fieldman, Leon was born on April 5, 1926 in Milwaukee. Son of Nathan Lewis and Lena Rose (Horwitz) Fieldman.
University of Wisconsin-Madison (Bachelor of Business Administration). University of Wisconsin-Madison (Bachelor of Laws).
Associate, Jenner & Block, Chicago, 1951-1960; partner, Jenner & Block, Chicago, 1960-1988, retired; president, director, Chicago Estate Planning Council, 1983-1988; director, Chicago Bar Foundation, 1977-1981; lecturer, National Trust School, Evanston, Illinois, 1968-1980. Member inquiry board Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission Supreme Court Illinois, Chicago, 1980-1985, hearing board, 1985-1988. Fellow American College Trustand Estate Counsel, 1981-1992.
President, director Public Interest Law Internship Inc., Chicago, 1982-1987. President School District 108, Highland Park, Illinois, 1971-1972. Served with United States Army, 1943-1946.
Member American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association (chairman probate practice committee 1967-1969), Illinois State Bar Association (chairman probate estate planning and trust law section 1973-1974), Order of the Coif, Law Club of City of Chicago.
Married Beverly L. Kaminsky, July 4, 1948 (deceased). Children: Nancy, Susan, James, Jonathan. Married Mary D. Gatzert, October 7, 1979.