Background
Cook, Wayne Ralph was born on August 13, 1912 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Alonzo and Grace Mae (Massey) Cook.
Cook, Wayne Ralph was born on August 13, 1912 in Danville, Illinois, United States. Son of Charles Alonzo and Grace Mae (Massey) Cook.
Bachelor of Arts Illinois, 1934. Juris Doctor, Indiana University, 1944. Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 1946.
Sole practice, Danville, Illinois, 1947—1951. Assistant attorney general Springfield, 1949—1953. Associate Hubachek & Kelly, Chicago, 1953—1959.
Special csl. Bankers Life & Casualty Company, 1959—1969. Assistant United States attorney Northern District, 1969—1970. Assistant attorney general environmental law Indianapolis, 1970—1973.
Chief csl. Office Attorney General, 1973—1976. Appeals referee Arkansas Board Review, Little Rock, 1977—1980, chairman, 1980—1981. Sole practice, Little Rock.
Past president, Little Rock. Director Oklahoma Oil Co. Served to lieutenant colonel, Australia, 1941—1947.
Member of American Bar Association, 1st Armored Division Association, United States Armor Association, Selden Society, American Judicature Society, American Society International Law, Indianapolis Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Pulaski County (Arkansas) Bar Association, 7th Federal Circuit Bar Association, Arkansas Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, United States Horse Cavalry Association, Army and Navy (Washington) club, Capital (Little Rock) club, Sigma Delta Kappa.
Married Irene Gaston Samuel, April 17, 1976. 1 child Bonnie Karen Tallitsch. Married Maryla K. Karpin, June 4, 1969.