Background
Fiske, Robert Bishop was born on December 28, 1930 in New York City. Son of Robert Bishop and Lenore (Seymour) Fiske.
Fiske, Robert Bishop was born on December 28, 1930 in New York City. Son of Robert Bishop and Lenore (Seymour) Fiske.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1952; Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1955; Doctor of Laws (honorary), University Michigan, 1997.
Associate, Davis, Polk, Wardwell, Sunderland & Kiendl, 1955-1957; assistant United State Attorneys, Southern District New York, 1957-1961; associate, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, 1961-1964; partner, Davis, Polk & Wardwell, 1964-1976, 80-99; United State Attorneys, Southern District New York, New York City, 1976-1980; independent counsel for Whitewater,, Little Rock, 1994.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers (president 1991-1992). Member American Bar Association (chairman standing commission on federal judiciary 1984-1987), Association of Bar of City of New York, Federal Bar Council (president 1982-1984), New York State Bar Association, Noroton Yacht Club, Wee Burn Country Club.
Married Janet Tinsley, August 21, 1954. Children: Linda Goucher, Robert Bishop, Susan Williams.