Background
Cole, Thomas Amor was born on November 2, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Lough and Elizabeth (Bush) Cole.
Cole, Thomas Amor was born on November 2, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of George Lough and Elizabeth (Bush) Cole.
Bachelor with honors, Johns Hopkins University, 1970. Juris Doctor with honors, University Chicago, 1975.
Associate, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, 1975-1981;
vice president law, Northwest Industries, Chicago, 1982-1985;
partner, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, since 1981;
management committee, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, since 1988. Lecturer, member visiting committee University of Chicago Law School. Chairman of the executive committee Northwestern University School Law, Garrett Corporation, Securities Law Institute.
Emeritus member of advisory board Northwestern University Corporation Counsel Center. Lecturer Garrett Institute, Tulane Corporation Law Institute, Practising Law Institute, Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School Management. Member Executive Committee board of trustees Golden Apple Foundation Excellence in Teaching.
Board directors Northwestern Memorial Corporation, Chicago Council Foreign Rels.
Member Chicago Crime Commission, 1984-1985. Member American Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, American Law Institute (board directors), University Club, Chicago Club, Economics Club, Commercial Club, Law Club of Chicago, Brookings Institution, Order of Coif, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Carol L. Owen, December 27, 1969 (divorced 1979). Children: Kirsten E., Lauren E. Married Constance J. Ward, November 17, 1979.
Children: Lindsay W., Emily C.