Background
Herzstein, Robert Erwin was born on February 26, 1931 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Sigmund Edwards and Estelle Ruth (Borwick) Herzstein.
Herzstein, Robert Erwin was born on February 26, 1931 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Sigmund Edwards and Estelle Ruth (Borwick) Herzstein.
AB, Harvard University, 1952; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1955.
Senior partner, other positions, Arnold & Porter, Washington, 1958-1980; senior partner, Arnold & Porter, Washington, 1981-1989; undersecretary for International Trade, unites states department Commerce, Washington, 1980-1981; partner, Shearman & Sterling, Washington, 1989-1995; senior counsel, Shearman & Sterling, Washington, since 1995.
Trustee International Law Institute, Washington, since 1974. Board directors Council of Americas, New York. Board directors International Human Rights Law Group, Washington, chairman, 1989-1993.
Board directors, member of faculty Salzburg Seminar in American Studies,1986-1993. Board directors Partners for Democratic Change. Member American Bar Association, American Society International Law (executive county 1981-1984), Council on Fgn.Rels.
Married Priscilla Holmes, July 11, 1956. Children: Jessica Anne, Emily Holmes, Robert Holmes.