Matthew J. Piers

Background

Piers, Matthew J. was born on May 1, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gerhart and Maria Piers.

Education

Student, Cornell Univercity, 1971-1974; Juris Doctor, University of Chicago, 1974.

Career

Staff attorney, Legal Assistance Foundation, Chicago, 1974-1975; partner, Clark, Thomas & Piers, Chicago, 1975-1979; private practice, Better Government Association, Chicago, 1979-1981; of counsel, James Chapman & Assts., Chicago, 1981-1984; deputy Corporate Counsel, City of Chicago, Illinois, 1984-1989; partner, Gessler, Hughes & Socol, Ltd., since 1989. Instructor University of Chicago, Illinois, 1976.

Achievements

• Matthew J. Piers has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board member Jewish Council on Urban Affairs, Chicago, 1982-1990.

Interests

• Avocation; scuba diving.

Connections

Married Maria A. Torres, June 26, 1983. Children: Alejandra Maria, Paola Camila.

Father:

Gerhart Piers

Mother:

Maria Piers

Spouse:

Maria A. Torres

child:

Paola Camila Piers

child:

Alejandra Maria Piers