Background
Lemann, Thomas Berthelot was born on January 3, 1926 in New Orleans. Son of Monte M. and Nettie E. (Hyman) Lemann.
Lemann, Thomas Berthelot was born on January 3, 1926 in New Orleans. Son of Monte M. and Nettie E. (Hyman) Lemann.
AB summa cum laude, Harvard University, 1949. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1952. Master of Comparative Laws, Tulane University, 1953.
Associate Monroe & Lemann, New Orleans, 1953-1958, partner, 1958-1998. Of counsel Liskow & Lewis, since 1998. Board directors B. Lemann & Brother, Mermentau Mineral and Land Company, Avrico Inc.
Member council Louisiana State Law Institute, secretary trust advisory committee. Chairman Mayor's Cultural Resources Committee, 1970-1975. President Arts Council Greater New Orleans, 1975-1980, board directors.
Member visiting committee art museums Harvard University, 1974-1980. Trustee Metairie Park Country Day School, 1956-1971, president, 1967-1970, New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Society, 1956-1978, Flint-Goodridge Hospital, 1960-1970, Louisiana Civil Service League, president, 1974-1976, New Orleans Museum Art, 1986-1992. Board directors Zemurray Foundation, Hever Foundation, Hawkins Foundation, Parkside Foundation, Azby Fund, Azby Art Fund, Greater New Orleans Foundation, 1996-1905, Arts Council New Orleans, Musica da Camera.
Served with Army of the United States, 1944-1946, PTO. Member American Bar Association, Louisiana Bar Association (board governors 1977-1978), New Orleans Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, American Law Institute, Society Bartolus, New Orleans Country Club, Wyvern Club (New Orleans), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Barbara M. London, April 14, 1951 (deceased 1999). Children: Nicholas B., Nancy E. Married Sheila Bosworth Bell, June 1, 2000.