Background
Austin, Richard William was born on January 23, 1931 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Bevan and Louise (Crew) Austin.
Austin, Richard William was born on January 23, 1931 in Harvey, Illinois, United States. Son of Richard Bevan and Louise (Crew) Austin.
Denison University (Bachelor of Arts, 1952). Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1955). Phi Delta Phi; Omicron Delta Kappa.
Blue Key.
Pi Sigma Alpha.
Associate, Winston & Strawn, Chicago, 1957-1965;
partner, Winston & Strawn, Chicago, 1965-1993;
partner, Pretzel & Stouffer, Chartered, Chicago, since 1993. Chairman of the Board Illinois Institute Continuing Legal Education, 1986-1987. Chairman advising committee Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Foundation, 1982-1984, United States District Court admissions committee, since 1982.
Member commission to study caseflow management Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, 1979-1981.
Chairman Chicago South Suburban Mass Transit District, 1967-1971. Village attorney, Homewood, Illinois, 1960-1966. Chairman Citizens for a New Illinois Constitution, 1968-1970.
Served with United States Army, 1955-1957. Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association (membership committee chairman Illinois 1983-1989, house of deals 1987-1996), National Conference Bar President (executive county 1981-1990, president 1988-1989), Chicago Bar Association (president 1979-1980, Award of Appreciation young lawyers section), Chicago Bar Foundation (president 1982-1984), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Susan Stewart, April 9, 1955. Children: Mark R., Bryan W., Douglas B., Thomas S.