Background
Russell, Tomas Morgan was born on February 27, 1934 in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Son of Allie Tomas and Marieta A. (Kieffer) Russell.
Russell, Tomas Morgan was born on February 27, 1934 in Kankakee, Illinois, United States. Son of Allie Tomas and Marieta A. (Kieffer) Russell.
University of Wisconsin (Bachelor of Science, 1963. Juris Doctor, 1967). Phi Delta Phi. U.W. Benchers Society.
Partner Russell & Associates, Chicago, director vice chairman. Member executive committee Chairman Illinois Institute Continuing Legal Education, 1981—1991. Chairman task force continuing legal education, 1982—1984.
Founder Ill Captive Insurance Company Association, Illinois State Bar Association Insurance Risk Retention Group, Inc. Co-founder chairman University Wisconsin Law School Civil Rights Research Council, 1965—1966. Served United States Navy, 1953-1957.
"The Consumer: Product Safety Commission," 30 Food, Drag & Cosmetic Law Journal 555,1975, CCH Audilex program, 1975. Co-Author: "Illinois Captive Insurance Company Act," Illinois Revised Statutes, Ch. 83, §22.2
H.R. 5626.Lecturer on Product Liability Law, Northwestern University School of Engineering, 1981. Director, and Member, Executive Committee, Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education, since 1981.
Fellow: Illinois Bar foundation, Chicago Bar Foundation (life. Chairman standing committee trial bar rules 1981-1994). Member: American Bar Association (chairman committee product safety 1975-1994), University Wisconsin Law Alumni Association, Better Government Association, Urban League Chicago, University Wisconsin Benchers Society, Bar Association 7th Circuit, Wisconsin Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Chicago Bar Association (long range planning commission), Illinois State Bar Association (chairman judicial administration section 1981-1982, long range planning commission 1985-1994, joint Bar Association committee judicial compensation), Businessmen Public Interest, American Civil Liberties Union, Chicago Yacht Club., University Club, Legal Club Chicago (member executive committee 1989-1990), Law Club Chicago.
Children: Heather, Hilary.