Richard Wade Cosby

Background

Cosby, Richard Wade was born on June 24, 1942 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Son of John N. and Sarah Cosby.

Education

Bachelor, U. North Carolina, 1965; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1968.

Career

Law clerk, Illinois Appellate Court, 1968-1969; associate, Wilson & McIlvainc, Chicago, 1969-1971; assistant attorney general, Illinois Attorney General Office, Chicago, 1971-1973; chief environmental control division, Illinois Attorney General Office, Chicago, 1973-1977; first assistant attorney general, Illinois Attorney General Office, Springfield, 1977-1983; principal, Chicago, 1983-1988; partner, Cosby, Oltman & Bell, Chicago, since 1988.

Achievements

• Richard Wade Cosby has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Chicago Bar Association (chairman environmental law committee 1977-1978, chairman professional responsibility committee 1988-1989, chairman lawyer regulation committee 1994-1995).

Connections

Married Susan J. Hendyrsen, June 23, 1984.

Father:

John N. Cosby

Mother:

Sarah Cosby

Spouse:

Susan J. Hendyrsen