William Dennis Cross

Background

Cross, William Dennis was born on November 7, 1940 in Tulsa. Son of John Howell and Virginia Grace (Ferrell) Cross.

Education

Bachelor of Science, United States Naval Academy, 1962; Juris Doctor, New York University, 1969.

Career

Commissioned ensign, United States Navy, 1962; advanced through ranks to Lieutenant, United States Navy, 1965; resigned, United States Navy, 1966; associate, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York City, 1969-1976; associate, Lillick, McHose & Charles, Los Angeles, 1976-1977; assistant general counsel, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, 1977-1982; of counsel, Morrison & Hecker, Kansas City, Missoury, 1982-1983; partner, Morrison & Hecker, since 1983.

Achievements

• William Dennis Cross has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association (vice-chair sports, labor and entertainment committee, antitrust section), California Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, Kansas City Bar Association, Lawyers Association Kansas City.

Connections

Married Peggy Ruth Plapp, January 30, 1982. Children: William Dennis Junior, John Frederick.

Father:

John Howell Cross

Mother:

Virginia Grace (Ferrell) Cross

Spouse:

Peggy Ruth Plapp

child:

John Frederick Cross

child:

William Dennis Junior Cross