Background
Fenton, Robert Leonard was born on September 14, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Ben B. and Stella Frances (Saffir) Fenton.
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Robert Leonard Fenton
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AB, Syracuse University, 1952; Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1955.
Career
Associate Marks, Levi, Thill & Wiseman, Detroit, 1955-1960. Partner Fenton, Nederlander, Tracy & Dodge, 1960-1985. Private practice, since 1985.
Adjunct professor University Michigan Law School, Marygrove College, Detroit, 2002-2003. Lecturer Flint and Lansing Real Estate Boards, 1966-1968. Special counsel Detroit Fire Department, since 1975, Michigan Motion Picture and television Commission, 1978-1982.
Producer Universal Studios, California, 1983-1986, 20th Century Fox, 1986-1987. Guest lecturer University Michigan Law School, 1998. Presenter entertainment law seminar, University Michigan, April 1998, writers workshop Holland American Cruise Lines, February 1999.
Condr writers workshops. With Intelligence Unit United States Air Force, 1950-1952.
Achievements
Membership
Treasurer Oakland County Democratic Committee, 1960-1964. Member Democratic State Finance Committee, 1966-1969, National Finance Committee, 1962-1974, Democratic President's Club, 1962-1974. Finance adviser to Mayor Roman S. Gribbs, 1969-1973, Mayor Coleman A. Young, 1974-1994.
Chairman State of Michigan Film and television Commission. Board directors Detroit Bicentennial Commission, Rivers and Harbour Congress of the United States. Member advisory board National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, University Michigan President's Club.
Served with Intelligence Unit, United States Air Force, 1950-1952. Member American Bar Association, Michigan, Detroit bar associations, Economics Club, Academy Magical Arts, Society Preservation Variety Arts, Franklin Hills Country Club, Variety Club of Detroit (board directors), Variety Clubs International, Recess Club (Detroit), St. James Club (Los Angeles, New York City, London, Paris), Mount Kenya Safari Club (Nairobi), Masons, Shriners.
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Children: Robert L. Junior, Cynthia R.
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American
Education
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1952
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1955
Career
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1955 - 1960
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1960 - 1985
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1985
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Public Service medal City of Detroit, 1973, Letter of Commendation United States Air Force, 1953. Named Man of the 60's City of Detroit, 1964. Decorated Order of St. Johns of Jerusalem, 1980.Recipient Distinguished Public Service medal City of Detroit, 1973, Letter of Commendation United States Air Force, 1953. Named Man of the 60's City of Detroit, 1964. Decorated Order of St. Johns of Jerusalem, 1980.