Background
Lawson, Robert William was born on September 20, 1908 in South Boston, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert William and Mary Easley (Craddock) Lawson.
Lawson, Robert William was born on September 20, 1908 in South Boston, Virginia, United States. Son of Robert William and Mary Easley (Craddock) Lawson.
Bachelor, Hampden-Sydney College, 1930; Doctor of Laws, Hampden-Sydney College, 1992; Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1935.
Associate, Steptoe & Johnson, Charleston, West Virginia, 1935-1941; partner, Steptoe & Johnson, Charleston, 1941-1962; senior partner, Steptoe & Johnson, Charleston, 1962-1984; of counsel, Steptoe & Johnson, Charleston, l984-89. Director Federal Reserve Bank Richmond, 1967-1975, deputy chairman, 1968-1971, chairman, 1972-1975.
Trustee Episcopal H.S., 1961-1967, Hampden-Sydney College, 1951-1977. Chancellor Protestant Episcopal Diocese West Virginia, 1956-1977. Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1944-1946.
Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association (state delegate 1975-1984, Board of Governors 1984-1986), American Law Institute, American Judicature Society (board directors 1985-1989), Rotary.
Married Virginia Peyton Broun, November 19, 1938. Children: Robert William III, Fontaine Broun, Lewis Peyton.