Background
Barrett, Roger Watson was born on June 26, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Oliver R. and Pauline S. Barrett.
Barrett, Roger Watson was born on June 26, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Oliver R. and Pauline S. Barrett.
Princeton University (Bachelor of Arts, 1937). Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1940). Editor, Northwestern Law Review, Northwestern University, 1939-1940.
Member firm Poppenhusen, Johnson, Thompson & Raymond, Chicago, 1940-1943. 45-50; charge documentary evidence Nuremberg Trial, 1944-1945. Regional counsel Economic Stablzn.
Agency, Chicago, 1951-1952. Partner Mayer, Brown & Platt, 1952-1991, of counsel, from 1991.
Life trustee Museum Contemporary Art, Chicago With Army of the United States, 1943-1945. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, American College Trial Lawyers, Indian Hill Club (Winnetka), Old Elm Club, Commonwealth Club (Chicago), Caxton Club (Chicago).
Married Nancy N. Braun, June 20, 1940. Children– Victoria Barrett Bell, Holly, Oliver.