Martin David Payson

Background

Payson, Martin David was born on January 4, 1936 in New York City. Son of Joseph J. and Stella (Riemer) Payson.

Education

Cornell University (Bachelor of Arts, 1957). New York University School of Law (Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, 1961). Pomeroy Scholar. Research Editor, New York University Law Review.

Instructor, University of Michigan School of Law, 1963-1964. Associate, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, 1961-1967. Partner, Polier, Tulin & Payson, 1967-1970.

Career

Associate Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison, New York City, 1961-1967. Instructor Law School, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1963-1964. Partner Polier Tulin & Payson, New York City, 1967-1970.

General counsel Warner Communications, Inc., since 1970, also director. Now vice chairman Time Warner Incorporated, New York York City.

Achievements

• Bar: New York 1961.

Membership

Chairman entertainment div. United Jewish Appeal-Federation Joint Campaign, New York City, 1982-1984. Member president's council Tulane University, New Orleans, since 1984.

Trustee Federation Jewish Philanthropies New York, New York City, since 1983. Member American Bar Association, Association Bar City New York.

Connections

Married Doris Leah Greenberg. Children: Michele, Leslie, Eric.

Father:

Joseph J. Payson

Mother:

Stella (Riemer) Payson

Spouse:

Doris Leah Greenberg

child:

Michele Payson

child:

Leslie Payson

child:

Eric Payson