William J. Ruane

Background

Ruane, William J. was born on May 14, 1955 in Jersey City. Son of William J. and Margaret M. (Moran) Ruane.

Education

Bachelor cum laude, New York University, 1977; Juris Doctor, Fordham University, 1980.

Career

Associate, Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine, New York City, 1980-1988; special counsel litigation, American Home Products Corporation, New York City, 1989-1992; assistant general counsel litigation, American Home Products Corporation, New York City, since 1993. Director Lawyers for Civil Justice, Washington, 1992-1996.

Achievements

• Bar: New York 1981, New Jersey 1988, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea, 7th and 8th circuits), United States District Court (southern and eastern districts) New York.

Membership

Board of directors Morristown Area Red Cross, 1994-1996. Member Federal Bar Council, Defense Research Institute (vice chair drug and medical device litigation committee 1994-1996).

Connections

Married Pamela Ruth Selfridge, May 2, 1987.

Father:

William J. Ruane

Mother:

Margaret M. (Moran) Ruane

Spouse:

Pamela Ruth Selfridge