Background
Porter, Richard H. was born on March 25, 1948 in New York City. Son of Hercules M. and Lottie M. (Thomas) Porter.
Porter, Richard H. was born on March 25, 1948 in New York City. Son of Hercules M. and Lottie M. (Thomas) Porter.
Dartmouth College (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1969). Yale University (Juris Doctor, 1972). Phi Beta Kappa.
Commissioned Second lieutenant United States Army, 1969, advanced through grades to captain, resigned, 1979. Staff lawyer Judiciary Committee of House of Representatives, 1974. Partner Foley & Lardner, Milwaukee, 1979.
Senior attorney Ameritech. Arbitrator New York Stock Exchange, American Arbitration Association. Partner Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP.
Member Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Pi Phi, Alpha Phi Alpha, Wisconsin State Bar Association, Milwaukee Bar Association, Wisconsin Minority Lawyers Association (president 1984 ).
Married Yvonne F. Reid, May 28, 1971. 1 child, Reid Thomas.