Background
Calhoun, Robert Lathan was born on July 22, 1937 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Verdier and Madeline Alberta (Bunce) Calhoun.
Calhoun, Robert Lathan was born on July 22, 1937 in Oak Park, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Verdier and Madeline Alberta (Bunce) Calhoun.
Bachelor, Tufts U., 1959; Bachelor of Laws, Yale University, 1963; Master of Arts, Yale University, 1963.
Attorney, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, 1963-1967; legislation counsel, Interstate Commerce Commission, Washington, 1967-1969; deputy director, unites states department Transportation, Washington, 1969-1971; associate, Sullivan & Worcester, Washington, 1971-1975; partner, Sullivan & Worcester, Washington, 1975-1991; of counsel, Sullivan & Worcester, Washington, since 1991; senator, Virginia State Senate, Richmond, since 1988.
Council member City of Alexandria, Virginia, 1976-1982, vice mayor, 1979-1982. Board member Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, 1984-1988. Member Federal Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association.
Married Sandra Gale Bensen, August 8, 1964. Children: Andrew, Robert, Gordon.