Background
Helman, Robert Alan was born on January 27, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Nathan W. and Esther (Weiss) Helman.
Helman, Robert Alan was born on January 27, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Nathan W. and Esther (Weiss) Helman.
University of Illinois and Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science in Law, 1954). Northwestern University (Bachelor of Laws, 1956). Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, Northwestern University Law Review, 1955- 1956.
Associate firm Isham, Lincoln & Beale, Chicago, 1956-1964, partner, 1965-1966. Partner firm Mayer Brown, LLC, since 1967. Board directors Northern Trust Corporation, 1986-2006.
Lecturer in law, University Chicago Law School, since 2006.
Chairman Citizens' Committee on Juvenile Court, Cook County, 1969-1981. President Legal Assistance Foundation, Chicago, 1973-1976. Chairman visiting committee Northwestern University Law School, 1989-1992.
Board directors United Charities Chicago, 1967-1973. Trustee honorary Brookings Institution, 1994-2009, trustee Aspen Institute, 1986-1992. Member American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, American Law Institute, Council Foreign Relations, Chicago Council Lawyers, Lawyers Club Chicago, Commercial Club, Chicago Club, Economic Club, Order of Coif.
Married Janet R. Williams, September 13, 1958. Children: Marcus E., Adam J., Sarah E.