Paul Chernis

Background

Chernis, Paul was born on February 16, 1935 in New York City. Son of Leon Edward and Edna (Devins) Chernis.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New York University, 1956; Doctor of Laws, New York University, 1960.

Career

Worked at Silverman Collura Chernis & Balzano, P.C. (New York, NY) specializing in Securities Regulation Law, Civil and Criminal Defense, Appeals, Securities Arbitration. Admitted to the bar, 1963, New York. 1966, United States. Supreme Court.

1984, United States. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. 1985, United States. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. 1986, United States. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit.

Attorney, Securities and Exchange Commission, New York Regional Office, 1961-1972. Assistant Regional Administrator, Enforcement, 1970-1972. Member: The Association of the Bar of the City of New York.

American Bar Association. Commercial Law League of America.

Achievements

• Bar: New York 1963, United States District Court (southern and eastern districts) New York, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea and 9th circuits), Supreme Court of the United States Court.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni Association.

Connections

Married Charlotte A. Wolf, April 12, 1959 (divorced September 1982). Children: Leslie, Michael. Married Veronica A. Evora, March 9, 1990.

1 stepchild, Heidi Evora.

Father:

Leon Edward Chernis

Mother:

Edna (Devins) Chernis

Spouse:

Veronica A. Evora

Spouse:

Charlotte A. Wolf

child:

Michael Chernis

child:

Leslie Chernis