Background
Steefel, Robert David was born on May 5, 1901 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Sadie (Lang) Steefel.
Steefel, Robert David was born on May 5, 1901 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of Joseph D. and Sadie (Lang) Steefel.
Bachelor of Arts, Harvard, 1922, Bachelor of Laws, 1924.
Associate Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, New York City, 1924-1936, member firm, 1937-1979. General counsel, director Charles F. Noyes Company, Inc. General counsel Durst Organisation, Hotel Pierre, Sherry-Netherland Hotel.
Former member board advisers Title Guarantee Company Governor, Real Estate Board New York, chairman legislative, arbitration coms. Trustee Hospital Council Southern New York. General counsel Federation Jewish Philanthropies New York, 1953-1958, trustee, 1952-1979.
Trustee, general counsel, executive vice president Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, 1930-1979.
Member Mayor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Fellow Brandeis U.; Member Association Bar City New York, New York County Lawyers Association. Clubs: Harmonie (New York City).
Married Margaret Lane, December 18, 1929. Children: Caren (Mistress Austin K. Haldenstein), Edward R.