Background
Beam, Robert Thompson was born on October 27, 1919 in What Cheer, Iowa, United States. Son of Clyde O. and Mary Ethel (Thompson) Beam.
Beam, Robert Thompson was born on October 27, 1919 in What Cheer, Iowa, United States. Son of Clyde O. and Mary Ethel (Thompson) Beam.
Bachelor of Science, University Illinois, 1951; Juris Doctor, University of Illinois, 1954; Master of Laws, New York University, 1956.
Associate firm, Kramer, Marx, Greenlee & Backus, New York City, 1954-1957; partner, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, 1957-1987; retired, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, 1987.
Served to lieutenant colonel United States Army Air Force, 1941-1947, European Theatre of Operations. PTO. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Mid-Day Club, University Club, Naples Sailing and Yacht Club, Masons.
Married Eunice C. Beam.