Michael William Zavis

Background

Zavis, Michael William was born on April 19, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herbert and Ruth (Kanes) Zavis.

Education

Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania (Bachelor of Science, 1958). University of Chicago (Juris Doctor, 1961). University of Chicago Law Review, 1960-1961.

Career

Associate, Peebles, Greenberg & Keele, Chicago, 1961-1963; associate, Greenberger, Krauss & Jacobs, Chicago, 1964-1969; partner, Goldberg, Weigle, Mallin & Gitles, Chicago, 1969-1974; partner, Katten, Muchin & Zavis, Chicago, since 1974. Board directors Illinois Development Finance Authority. Member of advisory committee School Social Superior vena cava syndrome University of Chicago.

Achievements

• MICHAEL ZAVIS has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Fellow American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association. Member Bryn Mawr Country Club (Lincolnwood, Illinois) (past president), Standard Club, Boca Rio Country Club.

Connections

Married Joan Gordon, June 1960. Children: Amy Zavis Perlmutter, Cathy.

Father:

Herbert Zavis

Mother:

Ruth (Kanes) Zavis

Spouse:

Joan Gordon

child:

Amy Zavis Perlmutter Zavis

child:

Cathy Zavis