Background
Christopher, Thomas Weldon was born on October 8, 1917 in Duncan, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Arthur and Ruby (Thomas) Christopher.
Christopher, Thomas Weldon was born on October 8, 1917 in Duncan, South Carolina, United States. Son of William Arthur and Ruby (Thomas) Christopher.
AB, Washington and Lee University, 1939. Bachelor of Laws, University Alabama, 1948. Master of Laws, New York University, 1950.
Doctor of Juridical Science, New York University, 1957. Doctor of Laws, University Alabama, 1978.
From assistant professor to professor of law, Emory University Law School, 1950-1961; associate dean, Emory University Law School, 1954-1961; attorney, Corn Products Company, 1959-1960; professor of law, University North Carolina, 1961-1965; dean, U. New Mexico Law School, 1965-1971; professor, U. Alabama School Law, 1971-1988; dean School Law, U. Alabama, 1971-1981; director Center Public Law and Svc., U. Alabama, 1981-1985. Member national advisory food and drug council Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1968-1970. Vice president Food and DrugLaw Foundation, 1974-1978.
Member American Bar Association Clubs: North River Yacht.
Married Evelyn Montez Hawkins, October 25, 1950 (divorced). 1 son, Thomas Heflin. Married Goldie Wood Gambrell, January 6, 1985.