Background
Donald, William J. Mc was born on April 17, 1927 in New York City. Son of William J. and Adelaide (Morrisson) McDonald.
Donald, William J. Mc was born on April 17, 1927 in New York City. Son of William J. and Adelaide (Morrisson) McDonald.
Bachelor of Science, Holy Cross College, 1949. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1952.
Associate Clark, Carr & Ellis, New York City, 1952-1962, partner, 1963-1969. General counsel Union Pacific Railroad Corporation, New York City, 1968, vice president law department, 1969. Vice president, general counsel Union Pacific Corporation, Union Pacific Railroad Company, 1969-1973, senior vice president law, 1978-1988, senior counsel, since 1989.
Trustee Mercy College, 1970-1971. Regent Georgetown University, since 1988. Member Board Education Archdiocese New York, 1969-1973, Cardinal's Committee of Laity for the 80's.
Board directors Union Settlement 1966-1971. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946, PTO. Member American Bar Association (chairman Railroads committee 1975-1979, chairman public utilities section 1980-1981), Association Bar City New York (committee state legislation 1959-1961, securities regulation 1962-1967, corporation law departments 1979-1980), Association American R.R. (legal affairs committee, chairman subcommittee on securities matters and finance assistance to Railroads), Business Roundatable (chairman staff services subcommittee environmental task force 1978-1980)., American Arbitration Association (director 1979-1980), University Club, Metropolitan Club, Winged Foot Golf Club, Westchester Country Club.
Married Diane A. Saxer, April 19, 1958. Children: Brian, Timothy, Megan, Christopher.