William Gentry Lee

Background

Lee, William Gentry was born on April 2, 1944 in St. Louis. Son of Gentry and Wilma (Elliott) Lee.

Education

Harvard University (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). University of Oklahoma (Juris Doctor, 1969). Order of the Coif; Phi Delta Phi.

Career

Associate Vinson & Elkins, Houston, 1973-1981, partner, 1981—2006, of counsel, since 2007. Member Committee on revision of corporation laws (business law section) State Bar Texas 1975—2000. Captain Judge Advocate General Corps United States Army, 1969-1973.

Achievements

• WILLIAM LEE has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Works

• Other Work

  • Contributor articles to professional journals.

Membership

Administrative board member Cho-Yeh Camp and Conference Center, Livingston, Texas, 1990-1994. Deacon 1st Presbyterian Church of Houston, 1979-1983, elder, since 1984. Captain United States Army Judge Advocate General Corps, 1969-1973.

Member Allegro, Houston Club, Houston Center Club, River Oaks Country Club, Kiwanis (board directors 1993-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf.

Connections

Married Carter Kerr, August 9, 1969. Children: William Gentry Junior, Kathryn Carter.

Father:

Gentry Lee

Mother:

Wilma (Elliott) Lee

Spouse:

Carter Kerr

child:

Kathryn Carter Lee

child:

William Gentry Junior Lee