Background
Erickson, Ralph Ernest was born on October 3, 1928 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Lawrence Harold and Myrtle (Jespersen) Erickson.
Erickson, Ralph Ernest was born on October 3, 1928 in Jamestown, New York, United States. Son of Lawrence Harold and Myrtle (Jespersen) Erickson.
Cornell University (Bachelor of Science, 1952). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1955). Director, Office of Environmental Standards, United States.
Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1971. United States. Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, 1971-1972. United States. Deputy Attorney General, 1972-1973.
(Resident in Los Angeles).
Partner Musick, Peeler & Garrett, Los Angeles, 1962-1970; assistant attorney general United States Department Justice, Washington, 1971-1972, deputy attorney general, 1972-1973; partner Erickson, Zerfas & Adams, Los Angeles, 1974-1979, Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue, Los Angeles, since 1979; Special representative of United States for American Indian Movement Wounded Knee negotiations, 1973; member steering committee American Businessmen of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, since 1986; board directors Saudi Urethane Chemical Company.
Episcopalian
Republican
Trustee Victor Gruen Foundation Environmental Planning. Founder, trustee San Marino (California) Schools Foundation. Chairman legal advisory committee San Marino Sch.Dist., 1979-1981.
Member Investment Communications. Member Los Angeles Citizens Olymic Commission, since 1979. Member World Affairs Council, since 1984.
Member-advisor committee on ethics Los Angeles City Council, since 1990. Member board advisors Southern California School Business Administration, since 1990. Board governors Music Center Los Angeles, since 1991.
Vice chairman Los Angeles Music Center Fund Cabinet, 1990-1993. Member Walt Disney Concert Hall Development Committee, since 1992. Chairman Los Angeles Music Center Government Relations Program, since 1993.
Member, advisor Los Angeles City Council Committee on Ethics, since 1990. Member American Bar Association (house of deals 1972-1973), California State Bar, District of Columbia Bar, Lincoln Club, Town Hall California (life), California Club (Los Angeles), Metropolitan Club (Washington), Springs Club (Rancho Mirage, California), The Valley Hunt Club (Pasadena, California).
American Bar Association (house of delegations 1972-73)
1972 - 1973
California State Bar
District of Columbia Bar
Lincoln Club
Town Hall California (life)
California Club (Los Angeles)
Metropolitan Club (Washington)
Springs Club (Rancho Mirage, California)
The Valley Hunt Club (Pasadena, California).
Spouse Janet Cass, June 6, 1953.