Background
Sigmon, Robert Leland was born on April 3, 1929 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Ottis Leland and Aubrey Virginia (Bishop) Sigmon.
Sigmon, Robert Leland was born on April 3, 1929 in Roanoke, Virginia, United States. Son of Ottis Leland and Aubrey Virginia (Bishop) Sigmon.
Bachelor, University Virginia, 1951. Juris Doctor, University Virginia, 1954. Postgrad., Sorbonne, Paris, 1956.
Postgrad., London School of Economics, 1958.
Lawyer Breed, Abbott & Morgan, London, 1958. Partner Pearl & Sigmon, 1959, Coudert Brothers, London, 1960-1963. Private practice, since 1964.
Contributor articles to professional journals.
Chairman Pilgrims Great Britain, London, 1977-1994, vice president, 94—. Trustee Magna Carta Trust, London, 1984-1994, American and International Friends of Victoria and Albert Museum, New York City, 1986-1900, president 1987-1995, Governor English Speaking Union, 1984-1990, American School London, 1977-1991. Fellow Royal Society Arts.
Member British Institute International and Comparative Law (member council management 1982-2006), American Society (executive committee since 1970), Reform Club, Chevalier du Tastevin, Mid-Atlantic Club London (vice chairman 1977-1996), European-Atlantic Group (vice president 1978-1994), Selden Society.
Collecting antiquarian books, oenology.
Married Marianne Rita Gellner, November 28, 1963 (div. 1992); Married Jean Mary Anderson, June 12, 1992.