Background
Gilbert, Ralph James was born on March 30, 1929 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States. Son of Alva Joseph Gilbert and Mera (Eno) Andresen.
Gilbert, Ralph James was born on March 30, 1929 in Chamberlain, South Dakota, United States. Son of Alva Joseph Gilbert and Mera (Eno) Andresen.
Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1951. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1957. Master of Business Administration, Harvard University, 1960.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Air Force, 1951, advanced through grades to captain, nuclear officer Special Weapons Project Albuquerque and Spokane, Washington, 1951-1954, resigned, 1954. Staff attorney International General Electric, New York City, 1960-1961. Legal counsel Oasis Oil Corporation, Libya, 1961-1964.
Associate Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, 1965-1968, partner, since 1968. Lecturer on international trade and tax issues to university and trade associations including American Management Association, World Trade Institute.
Member Mid-American Committee, Chicago, 1971. Member export policy committee Chicago Association Commerce and Industry, 1973. Member American Bar Association, International Bar Association Clubs: Economics (Chicago), Mid-American (Chicago) (board governors).
Married Constance Doherty, June 9, 1951. Children: Rebecca, Theresa, Grant.