Background
Pope, Michael Arthur was born on June 27, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Wellington and Phyllis Anne (O"Connor) Pope.
Pope, Michael Arthur was born on June 27, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Arthur Wellington and Phyllis Anne (O"Connor) Pope.
Bachelor of Science, Loyola University, Chicago, 1966. Juris Doctor cum laude, Northwestern University, 1969.
Bar: Illinois 1969, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1969, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1970, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1980, New York.1985. Teaching assistant University of Illinois College Law, Champaign, 1969-1970. Associate Isham, Lincoln & Beale, Chicago, 1970-1976.
Partner Phelan, Pope & John, Limited., 1976-1990.
Principal Pope & John, Limited., 1990-1995. Capital partner McDermottWill & Emery, 1995.
Adjunct Professor law Chicago-Kent Law School Illinois Institute Technology, 1982-1985. Board of trustees National Judicial College, 1997.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, American Board Professional Liability Attorneys (president 1985-1987), American Law Institute 7th Circuit Bar Association, International Association Defense Counsel (president 1993-1994), International Society Barristers, American College Trial Lawyers, International Academy Trial Lawyers, American Law Institute The Chicago Club, Skokie Country Club (Glencoe, Illinois), East Bank Club (Chicago.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago
Married Christine Collins, November 19, 1966. Children: Jennifer, Amy, Katherine.