Background
Pechilis, William John was born on May 13, 1924 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John and Kaleroe (Karmeris) Pechilis.
Pechilis, William John was born on May 13, 1924 in Brockton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of John and Kaleroe (Karmeris) Pechilis.
Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1946. Bachelor of Laws, cum laude, 1951). Phi Beta Kappa.
Law clerk to associate justice, Supreme Judicial Court, Boston, 1951-1952; associate, Goodwin, Procter and Hoar, Boston, 1952-1961; partner, Goodwin, Procter and Hoar, Boston, 1961-1994; of counsel, Goodwin, Procter and Hoar, Boston, since 1995.
Trustee Concord (Massachusetts) Academy, 1978-1980, Wang Institute Graduate Studies, Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, 1979-1987, Wang Center for Performing Arts, since 1983, Anatolia College, Boston, 1984-1991. Member finance committee Weston, Massachusetts, 1972-1974. With United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946, PTO. Fellow American College Trust and Estate Counsel.
Member American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, Boston Bar Association, Harvard Club, Weston Golf Club, Woods Hole Golf Club, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Kay Dillon, June 7, 1958. Children: Julie W., Karen P., John D.