Background
Burns, William Grady was born on April 16, 1907 in Ashdown, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Franklin and Ida (Graham) Burns.
Burns, William Grady was born on April 16, 1907 in Ashdown, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Franklin and Ida (Graham) Burns.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1929. Juris Doctor, University Chicago, 1931.
Since practiced in, Chicago. Member firm Bell, Boyd & Lloyd (and predecessors), 1943-1981.
Member Joseph Sears Board Education, Kenilworth, 1956-1962, president board, 1960, trustee, Village of Kenilworth, 1965-1969. Chairman, vice chairman review committees Community Fund Chicago, 1965-1970. Member citizens board University Chicago.
Member national panel American Arbitration Association, 1965-1976. Life director Executive Service Corps Chicago. Member American, Illinois, Chicago bar associations, Law Club Chicago, Legal Club Chicago, University Chicago Law School Alumni Association (president, director 1970-1972), Phi Beta Kappa, Order of Coif, Delta Tau Delta, Phi Delta Phi.
Clubs: University, Economic, Commercial (executive committee 1976-1978), Attic (president 1978-1980) (Chicago): Kenilworth (Illinois) (president 1965-1966). Westmoreland Country (Wilmette, Illinois) (secretary, director 1974-1976).
Married Margaret McDonald, November 28, 1934. Children: Margaret Ann, Susan, Catherine, Graham William, David John.