Background
Barnett, William Michael was born on June 15, 1925 in New Orleans. Son of Herman Lyon Barnett and Irma Samson.
Barnett, William Michael was born on June 15, 1925 in New Orleans. Son of Herman Lyon Barnett and Irma Samson.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1953.
Associate Guste, Barnett & Redmann, New Orleans, 1953-1957. Partner Guste, Barnett & Little, 1957-1970. Managing partner Guste, Barnett & Colomb, 1970-1975, Guste, Barnett & Shushan, New Orleans, 1975—2002, of counsel, since 2004.
Assistant editor Tulane Law Review, 1952-1953.
President Madonna Manor, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, 1964-1965, Upper Audubon Association, New Orleans, 1986-1988. Trustee Boy Scouts of America, New Orleans, 1970-1975, Pharmaceutical Museum, New Orleans, 1985-1993. Director Louisiana Civil Service League, New Orleans, 1985-2002, Louisiana Landmark Society, New Orleans, 1963-1965, Continental Savings & Loan Association, New Orleans, 1971-1982, 1st vice president Cultural Attractions Fund, New Orleans, 1966-1968.
President New Orleans Junior Chamber of Commerce., 1960-1961. Chairman New Orleans Civil Service Commission, City of New Orleans, 1963-1975. Sergeant infantry United States Army, 1943-1946, European Theatre of Operations.
Member of Society Escargot Orleanais (master chancellor 1990-1992), Exeter Academy Alumni Association of Louisiana (president 1968-1975), Yale Alumni Association Louisiana 1968-1970, National Association Yale Alumni (director 1973-1975), Louisiana Bar Association (member house of deals 1961-1964), Order of the Coif, Chevaliers du Tastevin (commandeur), Omicron Delta Kappa.
Married Audrey Steinert, March 17, 1954 (deceased June 30, 1995). Children: Robert Alan, James Michael. Married Doris Berthelot, May 4, 2002.