Background
Elman, William was born on January 6, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Mandel and Esther (Perkins) Elman.
Elman, William was born on January 6, 1932 in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Son of Mandel and Esther (Perkins) Elman.
Grinnell College (Bachelor of Arts, 1953). Harvard University (Juris Doctor.
Associate Levin, Upton & Glink, Chicago, 1959—1960, Morton H. Meyer Firm, Chicago, 1961—1963. Partner, president Elman & Ehardt Ltd., Elman & Ehardt Predecessor Firm, Harvard, Illinois, since 1963. Attorney, 1985—1989; assistant attorney McHenry County Workmens' Compensation Defense, since 1992.
Member panel arbitrators American Arbitration Association. Member Local Board 41 Selective Service System. With United States Army, 1956-1958.
Bar: Illinois 1959, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1960, United States District Court (southern district) Illinois 1964, United States District Court (western district) Wisconsin 1965, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit) 1971, United States Supreme Court 1971, United States District Court (eastern district) Wisconsin 1976, United States District Court (northern district) Illinois 1982.
Member of American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, McHenry County Bar Association (board governors 1973-1978), Chicago Bar Association (civil practice committee member 1971-1973), Illinois Bar Association (Honorary Mention Annual Lincoln award 1967), Elks Club (Woodstock, Illinois), Moose Club (Harvard), Rotary Club (president 1981-1982).