Otis Milton Smith

Background

Smith, Otis Milton was born on February 20, 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Samuel M. and Eva Smith.

Education

Student, Syracuse University, 1947. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Syracuse University, 1978. Juris Doctor, Catholic University America, 1950.

Doctor of Laws (honorary), Catholic University America, 1977. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Western Michigan University, 1973. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Southwestern, Memphis, 1978.

Honorary Doctor of Laws, Morgan State College, 1978. Honorary Doctor of Laws, University Detroit, 1980. Honorary Doctor of Laws, University Michigan, 1983.

Honorary Doctor of Laws, Detroit College Law, 1985.

Career

Member, Mallory & Smith, Flint, Michigan, 1957; assistant prosecuting attorney, Genesee County, Michigan, 1955-1957; member, Flint Election Board, 1956-1957; chairman, Michigan Public Service Commission, 1957-1959; auditor general, State of Michigan, 1959-1961; justice, Supreme Court Michigan, 1961-1966; member legal staff, General Motors Corporation, 1967-1984; assistant general counsel, General Motors Corporation, 1973-1974; vice president, General Motors Corporation, 1974-1984; associate general counsel, General Motors Corporation, 1974-1977; general counsel, General Motors Corporation, 1977-1983; of counsel, Lewis, White & Clay, Detroit, 1984-1994. Board directors Detroit Edison, The Kroger Company. Member Administrative Conference United States.

Achievements

• Otis Milton Smith has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board directors National Urban League, 1973-1980, secretary 1979-1994. Board regents University Michigan, 1967-1971, board governors Rackham Fund, 1981-1994. Trustee Oakland University, 1971-1977, chairman, 1972-1974.

Vice president United Foundation, Detroit, 1973-1983. Trustee Fisk University, 1973-1979, Henry Ford Hospital, 1978-1994, Catholic University American, 1979-1984. Board directors Detroit Symphony Orchestra, 1980-1994, Young Men’s Christian Association Metropolitan Detroit, 1976-1983.

Member Commission on Executive Legislation and Judicial Salaries, 1980-1981. Served with Army of the United States, 1942-1946. Fellow American Bar Foundation.

Member American Bar Association (delegate 1972-1976), Michigan Bar Association (board commissioners 1968-1976), American Judicature Society, American Arbitration Association (board directors), Omega Psi Phi (Man of Year award 1962). Clubs: Detroit.

Connections

Married Mavis C. Livingston, December 29, 1949. Children: Vincent, Raymond, Anthony, Steven.

Father:

Samuel M.

Mother:

Eva Smith

Spouse:

Mavis C. Livingston

child:

Steven Smith

child:

Vincent Smith

child:

Anthony Smith

child:

Raymond Smith