Background
Vollen, Robert Jay was born on January 23, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ben N. and Rose (Belonsky) Vollen.
Vollen, Robert Jay was born on January 23, 1940 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Ben N. and Rose (Belonsky) Vollen.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan, 1961; Juris Doctor, University of Chicago, 1964.
Attorney appellate section, Civil Division, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1964-1965; associate firm, Schiff Hardin & Waite, Chicago, 1965-1970; partner firm, Schiff Hardin & Waite, 1971-1972; general counsel, BPI (Business and Professional People for Public Interest), Chicago, 1972-1983; partner, Schwartz & Freeman, Chicago, 1983-1987.
Member visiting committee University of Chicago Law School, 1978-1981. Member Chicago Council Lawyers (governor 1972-1976, 79-81), American Bar Association (house of deals 1974-1976).
Married Judith Paula Spector, August 12, 1961. Children: Steven, Neil, Jennifer.