William Donald Gilbride

Background

Gilbride, William Donald was born on July 31, 1924 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of William Andrew and Kathryne Agnes (Donnelly) Gilbride.

Education

Bachelor of Laws, University Detroit, 1950.

Career

Associate firm, Fildew, DeGree & Fleming, Detroit, 1951-1953; partner, Fildew, DeGree & Fleming, 1953-1965; partner firm, Fildew, Gilbride, Miller & Todd (and predecessor firm), 1973-1980; partner firm, Fildew, Hinks, Gilbride, Miller & Todd, Detroit, 1980-1991; private practice law, William D. Gilbride, Professional Corporation, Detroit, since 1992. Member State Board Law Examiners, 1972-1975. Special counsel State of Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission, 1980.

Arbitrator Michigan Employees Rels. Commission; mediator Wayne County Mediation.

Achievements

• William Donald Gilbride has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

President Friends of Detroit Public Library, 1968-1970. President of the board of trustees Liggett School, 1964-1966. Served with Army of the United States, 1943-1946.

Fellow American Bar Foundation, Michigan Bar Foundation. Member Detroit Bar Association (president 1972-1973), American Judicature Society, U. Detroit School Law Alumni Association (president 1985-1986, Outstanding Alumnus award 1991), Inc. Society Irish American Lawyers (former board directors), American Legion, Detroit Club, Propeller Club of the United States-Port of Detroit (Board of Governors since 1992, secretary board 1995, vice president 1996, president of the board Governors 1997), Grosse Pointe Club, Yondotega Club, Racquet Club, Blue Key, Alpha Kappa Psi, Delta Theta Phi.

Connections

Married Helen A. Posselius, May 1, 1954. 1 son, William Donald.

Father:

William Andrew Gilbride

Mother:

Kathryne Agnes (Donnelly) Gilbride

Spouse:

Helen A. Posselius