Background
Piel,, William was born on November 28, 1909 in New York City. Son of William and Loretto (Scott) Piel.
Piel,, William was born on November 28, 1909 in New York City. Son of William and Loretto (Scott) Piel.
AB, Princeton University, 1932. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1935.
Practiced in New York City. Partner Sullivan & Cromwell, 1945-1980, senior counsel, 1980-1998. Expert consultant military intelligence service War Department General Staff, 1944-1945.
Director emeritus Campbell Soup Company, Phillips Petroleum Company.
Honorary director Greater New York council Girl Scouts American. Honorary trustee Cancer Research Institute. Trustee International Crane Foundation, Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, New York State Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, American Judicature Society, Federal Bar Council, Squadron A Association, Century Association, Princeton Club (New York City).
Married Eleanor Green, December 1, 1951. Children by former marriage: Michael, Anthony, Thomas.