Richard James Farrell

Background

Farrell, Richard James was born on November 7, 1916 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John and Nora Catherine (Moran) Farrell.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Washington and Jefferson, 1938. Juris Doctor, University Pennsylvania, 1941. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Washburn University, 1970.

Career

Associate Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, New York City, 1941—1942. Attorney Amoco Corporation, Chicago, 1942—1962, general counsel, 1962—1972, vice president law public affairs, 1972—1978. Of counsel Rooks, Pitts & Poust, Chicago, since 1978.

Board directors Am Petroleum Institute, Am Enterprise Institute, 1966—1981. Chairman Ravinia Festival Association, 1978—1981. Served to lieutenant United States Army Air Force, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• Richard James Farrell has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, 1978—1984, Washington and Jefferson College, since 1979. Member of American Bar Association, Ventana Golf and Racquet Club, Tucson Country Club, Westmoreland Country Club (Chicago), Mid-Day Club, Chicago Club.

Connections

Married Hope H. Hudson, February 20, 1942. Children: Patricia, Thomas, Richard, Jane.