Background
Meissner, William Baynard was born on March 12, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Avison and Bernice Clementine Meissner. came to Brazil, 1972.
Meissner, William Baynard was born on March 12, 1944 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of William Avison and Bernice Clementine Meissner. came to Brazil, 1972.
Yale University (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). Stanford University (Juris Doctor, 1970). Fulbright Scholar (Economics) to Brazil, 1966-1967.
Spoken languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish.
Associate lawyer, Debevoise, Plimpton, Lyons & Gates, New York City, 1970-1972; counsel, Citibank, N.A., Rio de Janeiro, 1972-1973; private practice law, Rio de Janeiro, 1973-1985; partner, Baker & McKenzie, Chicago, 1986-1992; partner, Stroeter, Trench e Veirano-Advogados, Rio de Janeiro, 1985-1992; general counsel, Citibank, N.A., Sao Paulo, Brazil, since 1992. Legal advisor Brazilian section Brazil-United States Business Council, Rio de Janeiro,1976-1980.
Member Fulbright Commission, Brasilia, Brazil, 1988-1993. Board directors American School of Rio de Janeiro, 1985-1986. Member American Bar Association, American Society International Law, Order of Brazilian Lawyers, American Chamber of Commerce (Rio de Janeiro, president 1990-1991, board directors 1986-1992), University Club (New York), American Club of Rio de Janeiro (board directors 1987-1992, president 1992).
Married Maria Tereza de Souza Lobo, June 9, 1967 (divorced 1983). Married Marie de Viller Roy, November 28, 1983.