Background
Labes, Leon Martin was born on August 7, 1913 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Anna Ethel (Rubel) Labes.
Labes, Leon Martin was born on August 7, 1913 in New York City. Son of Hyman and Anna Ethel (Rubel) Labes.
Bachelor of Arts, Brooklyn College, 1933; Bachelor of Laws, Brooklyn Law School, 1936; Juris Scientiae Doctor cum laude, Brooklyn Law School, 1937.
Member of law firm, Bainbridge Colby, Brown & Pollack, New York City, 1938-1942;
member of law firm, Hartman, Sheridan, Tekulsky & Pecora, New York City, 1942-1952;
member of law firm, Alderman & Labes, New York City, 1952-1955;
private practice, New York City, 1955-1970;
member firm, Auerbach & Labes, New York City, 1970-1989. Cons. United States War Production Board, 1942-1945. Treasurer director Lewisohn Copper Corporation, 1959-1966.
Executive director Electronics Manufacturers Association, New York City, 1962-1974. Moderator Labor Relations Forum, Radio Station WEVD, New York City, 1962-1965. Lecturer labor law Columbia, College City New York, New York University.
Member Supreme Court Panel for Mediation of Medical Malpractice litigation. Special master appointed by appellate division Supreme Court, New York County. Arbitrator for Civil Court, New York County.
Board directors Manpower Education Institute, 1968-1980. Member American Bar Association (labor arbitration committee), New York County Lawyers Association (labor committee), New York State Bar Association, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, New York Urban League (director).
Married Peggy Karr, June 15, 1938. Children– Barbara (Mistress Howard R. Harrison), Steven Hugh.