Background
Brooks, Robert Liss was born on June 21, 1936 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Jacob E. and Esther (Liss) Brooks.
Brooks, Robert Liss was born on June 21, 1936 in Utica, New York, United States. Son of Jacob E. and Esther (Liss) Brooks.
Hamilton College (Bachelor of Arts, 1958). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1961). Order of the Coif; Barristers.
Assistant Editor, Michigan Law Review, 1960-1961.
Lecturer, "Lawyering the Close Corporation," Loyola University School of Law, since 1981.
Associate, Schatz & Schatz, Hartford, Connecticut, 1961-1965; attorney legal department, Abbott laboratories, North Chicago, Illinois, 1965-1966; associate, Gottlieb & Schwartz, Chicago, 1966-1969; partner, Gottlieb & Schwartz, Chicago, 1969-1974; partner, Katten Muchin & Zavis, Chicago, 1974-1990; of counsel, Katten Muchin & Zavis, Chicago, 1990-1995; of counsel, Gomberg, Shaufman, Gold & Ostler, Chicago, since 1995. Adjunct, faculty member Loyola University School Law, Chicago, since 1982, senior lecturer law, 1990, visiting professor, since 1991.
Member Hamilton College Alumni Council. Member American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Order of Coif.
Married Linda Rizika, August 28, 1960. Children: Philip D., Eve Rachel.