Background
Simmons, Richard Sheridan was born on September 28, 1928 in New York City. Son of William and Mary E. (Sheridan) Simmons.
Simmons, Richard Sheridan was born on September 28, 1928 in New York City. Son of William and Mary E. (Sheridan) Simmons.
Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, Princeton University, 1951; Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1954.
Member firm, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York City, 1956-1985; partner, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York City, 1963-1985; vice chairman, Chemical Banking Corporation and Chemical Bank, New York City, 1985-1990. Deputy superintendent Banks of State of New York, 1959-1960.
Served with United States Army, 1954-1956. Member International Bar Association, American Bar Association (chairman banking committee 1970-1975), New York State Bar Association, Association Bar City of New York, Council on Foreign Relations, Society Colonial Wars, St. Nicholas Society, Sons of the American Revolution.
Married Margaret Patricia Casey, June 30, 1955. 1 son, William.