Richard David Nelson

Background

Nelson, Richard David was born on January 29, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Irving E. and Dorothy (Apolsky) Nelson.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Illinois, 1961; Bachelor of Laws, University of Illinois, 1964.

Career

Partner, Defrees & Fiske Law Offices, Chicago, 1964-1981; partner, counsel, chief administrative officer, Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., Chicago, since 1981. Board directors, Executive Committee Heidrick & Struggles, Inc., Chicago, since 1981.

Achievements

• Richard David Nelson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Jewish Cmty. Centers of Chicago, 1987-1989. Chairman Sign Graphics Task Force, Highland Park, Illinois, 1986-1988, Business and Economics Development Commission, Highland Park.

Chairman Economics Development Commission Highland Park, 1993-1996, Fort Sheridan Joint Plan Commission, since 1997. Member American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Standard Club, Northmoor Country Club.

Connections

Married Davida Distenfield, December 17, 1960. Children: Cheryl, Laurel.

Father:

Irving E. Nelson

Mother:

Dorothy (Apolsky) Nelson

Spouse:

Davida Distenfield

child:

Laurel Nelson

child:

Cheryl Nelson