Background
Shepherd, Robert Edward was born on September 22, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Edward and Mildred Allen (Deans) Shepherd.
Shepherd, Robert Edward was born on September 22, 1937 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert Edward and Mildred Allen (Deans) Shepherd.
Bachelor, Washington and Lee University, 1959; Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1961.
Associate, Wicker, Baker & Goddin, Richmond, 1964-1966; partner, Smith & Shepherd, Richmond, 1966-1969; partner, Steingold, Shepherd & Steingold, Richmond, 1969-1971; assistant attorney general, Virginia Attorney General' General’ s Office, Richmond, 1971-1975; associate professor of law, University Baltimore, 1975-1978; professor of law, University Richmond, since 1978.
Captain United States Army, 1961-1964. Fellow National Juvenile Justice Center. Member Virginia Bar Association (chairman commission on needs of children since 1986).
Married Julia Ann Jett, June 18, 1960. Children: Robert E. III, Sharon Lynn, Stephanie Elizabeth.