Background
Fisher, Thomas George was born on October 2, 1931 in Debrecen, Hungary. Came to the United States, 1951. Son of Eugene J. and Viola Elizabeth (Rittersporn) Fisher.
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Fisher, Thomas George was born on October 2, 1931 in Debrecen, Hungary. Came to the United States, 1951. Son of Eugene J. and Viola Elizabeth (Rittersporn) Fisher.
Bachelor of Science, American University, 1957. Juris Doctor, American University, 1959. Postgraduate, Harvard University, 1956.
Attorney, Federal Communication Commission, Washington, 1959-1961, 65-66; private law practice, Washington, 1961-1965, 66-69; assistant counsel, Meredith Corporation, New York City, 1969-1972; associate general counsel, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, 1972-1976; general counsel, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, 1976-1980; vice president general counsel, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, 1980-1994; corporation secretary, Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, 1988-1994. Commercial law liaison American Bar Association Center and East European Law Initiative, Krakow, Poland, 1994-1995. Attorney Legal Aid Society Polk County, since 1996.
Board directors Des Moines Metropolitan Opera Company, Indianola, 1980-1994, president, 1990-1991. Board directors Civic Music Association, Des Moines, 1982-1992, president, 1987-1988. Chairman legislation committee Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, 1976-1977.
Board directors Legal Aid Society Polk County, 1986-1993, president, 1993. With United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Bar Association, Iowa State Bar Association (chairman Corporate Counsel subcommittee 1979-1982, Rolland Grefe Pro Bono award 2010), Polk County Bar Association, Embassy Club.
Married Rita Knisley, February 14, 1960. Children: Thomas G. Junior, Katherine F. Vaaler.