Background
Tennessen, Robert Joseph was born on August 24, 1939 in Lismore, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alphons J. and Helen C. (Klontz) Tennessen.
Tennessen, Robert Joseph was born on August 24, 1939 in Lismore, Minnesota, United States. Son of Alphons J. and Helen C. (Klontz) Tennessen.
Bachelor in Economics, University of Minnesota, 1965; Juris Doctor, University of Minnesota, 1968.
Partner, O'Connor & Hannan LLP, Minneapolis, since 1988. Federal commissioner Federal Privacy Protection Study Commission, 1975-1977.
Member Minnesota State Senate, 1971-1983. Chairman finance council Basilica of St. Mary's, Minneapolis, 1984-1989. Member National Conference Commissioners in Uniform State Laws, 1989.
Chairman Drafting Committee to Rewrite UCC Article 2A. Member American Bar Association (advisory to National Conference Commissioners on Uniform State Laws, 1978-1980), Lawyers Alliance for World Security, Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Privacy Rules.
Married Christine J. Hestad. Children: Natasha, Tonya, Christina, Mike.