Background
Strom, Lyle Elmer was born on January 6, 1925 in Omaha. Son of Elmer T. and Eda (Hanisch) Strom.
Strom, Lyle Elmer was born on January 6, 1925 in Omaha. Son of Elmer T. and Eda (Hanisch) Strom.
Student, University Nebraska, 1947. Bachelor, Creighton University, 1950. Juris Doctor cum laude, Creighton University, 1953.
Born in Omaha, Nebraska, Strom received a Bachelor of Arts from Creighton University in 1950 and a Juris Doctor from Creighton University School of Law in 1953. He was a United States. Naval Reserves Ensign during World World War II, from 1943 to 1946. He was in private practice in Omaha, Nebraska from 1953 to 1985, also serving as an adjunct professor for the Creighton University School of Law in 1958.
He was a clinical professor at the Creighton University School of Law, in the Robert Spire Intern Program, from 1996 through 2005.
On September 27, 1985 Strom was nominated by President Ronald Reagan to a seat on the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska vacated by Albert G. Schatz. Strom was confirmed by the United States Senate on October 25, 1985 and received his commission on October 28, 1985.
He served as chief judge from 1987 to 1994, assuming senior status on November 2, 1995. Strom has stated that his "vision for the law is that we restore the professionalism and civility that were its trademarks when was admitted to practice… The Nebraska high school mock trial competition is now named after Strom and is referred to as the Judge Lyle Strom High School Mock Trial Championship.
Executive committee Covered Wagon Council Boy Scouts American, 1953—1957, board trustees, executive committee Mid-American Council, since 1988. Chairman board trustees Marian High School, 1969—1971. Member president council Creighton University, 1990—1995.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, International Academy Trial Lawyers. Member Nebraska Bar Association (house of deals 1978-1981, executive council 1981-1987, president 1989-1990), Nebraska Bar Foundation (board trustees since 1998), Omaha Bar Association (president 1980-1981), American Judicature Society, Midwestern Association Amateur Athletic Union (president 1976-1978), Rotary (president 1993-1994), Alpha Sigma Nu (president alumni chapter 1970-1971).
Married Regina Ann Kelly, July 31, 1950 (deceased). Children: Mary Bess, Susan Frances(deceased), Amy Claire, Cassie A., David Kelly, Margaret Mary, Bryan Thomas.