Background
Avery, William Herbert was born on July 16, 1905 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of William Herbert and Annelyle (Graves) Avery.
Avery, William Herbert was born on July 16, 1905 in Jacksonville, Florida, United States. Son of William Herbert and Annelyle (Graves) Avery.
Princeton University (Bachelor of Science, magna cum laude, 1927). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1930).
From associate to partner, then counsel Sidley and Austin, since 1930. Lecturer National Trust School, 1947-1964. Member advisory council Illinois Department Public Welfare, 1948-1952.
President Kenilworth School Board, 1950-1953. Member citizen's board University Chicago, Northwestern University Associates. Past chairman Legal Aid Bureau Chicago, National Legal Aid and Defender Association.
Past president United Charities, Young Men’s Christian Association. Trustee Council Legal Education for Professional Responsibility, Sunday Evening Club, Presbyterian Home, Evanston, Ravinia Festival. Member Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, International Bar Association, American Law Institute, Chicago Estate Planning Council.
Clubs: Commercial (Chicago) (past president), Commonwealth (Chicago) (past president), Economic (Chicago) (past president), Harvard Law (Chicago) (past president), Law (Chicago), Legal (Chicago), Princeton (Chicago) (past president), Tax (Chicago) (past president), Mid-Day (Chicago), University (Chicago). Indian Hill (Winnetka, Ill).
Married Eugenie Petrequin, October 6, 1934. Children: Nancy (Mistress H. Paul Pressler), Cameron Scott, Richard Manchester.
