Background
Weisbard, Samuel was born on November 16, 1922 in New York City. Son of Morris William and Charlotte (Haber) Weisbard.
Weisbard, Samuel was born on November 16, 1922 in New York City. Son of Morris William and Charlotte (Haber) Weisbard.
AB magna cum laude, New York University, 1942. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1948. Postgraduate fellow, Cornell University, 1943.
Worked at McDermott, Will & Emery (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in General Practice (including Corporate, Employee Benefits, Estate Planning, Health, Litigation and Tax Law). Admitted to the bar, 1949. McDermott, Will & Emery is an international law firm founded in 1934.
Originally a Chicago tax law practice, the firm has established a full-service presence in seven domestic and three international offices with more than 600 attorneys.
Clients include large corporations and individuals as well as small and medium-sized businesses. The firm represents a wide range of industrial, financial and commercial enterprises, both publicly and privately held.
Firm attorneys represent clients in every state as well as numerous foreign jurisdictions.
Member governing board University Chicago Symphony Orchestra, since 1985, executive committee, member board and director budget and finance, Music of the Baroque, since 1985. Member American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association (chairman antitrust committee 1975-1976). Clubs: Standard, Mid-Day.
Monroe (Chicago).
Married Ruth Ida Pfeiffer, September 24, 1950. Children: Victoria, Mark William, Carol Ellen, Jonathan Franklin.