Background
Dees, Richard Lee was born on January 14, 1955 in Harrisburg, Illinois, United States. Son of David Lee and Joann (Alvey) Dees.
Dees, Richard Lee was born on January 14, 1955 in Harrisburg, Illinois, United States. Son of David Lee and Joann (Alvey) Dees.
Southern Illinois University (Bachelor of Science, 1977). University of Illinois (Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1980). Order of the Coif. Member, University of Illinois Law Forum, 1978-1980.
Adjunct Faculty, IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, 1989.
Partner McDermott, Will & Emery, Chicago, since 1980. Invited witness Senate Finance Committee, 1989-1990, House Ways and Means Committee, 1990.
Chicago (Chair, Agri-Business Committee, 1986-1987), Illinois State and American Bar Associations. American Agricultural Law Association.
Children: Sarah Elizabeth, Elliott Richard, Spencer Barrett. Married Nora B. Flint, April 21, 2001.