Background
III, William James Lawlor, was born on January 30, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William James Junior and Mary Katherine (Fortune) L.
III, William James Lawlor, was born on January 30, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William James Junior and Mary Katherine (Fortune) L.
Bachelor of Arts in History, Princeton University, 1956; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1959.
Analyst, Business Equity Corporation, New York City, 1960-1961; analyst, attorney, St. Louis Capital, Inc., 1961-1962; various positions, Loeb, Rhoades, Hornblower and predecessor firms, Chicago, 1962-1967; various positions, Loeb, Rhoades, Hornblower and predecessor firms, New York City, 1967-1980; executive recruiter, Heidrick & Struggles, Chicago, 1980-1983; 1st vice president, Smith Barney & Company, Chicago, since 1983.
Member of the board advisors Catholic Charities, Chicago, since 1987. Trustee Catholic Theol.Union, Chicago, 1982-1995. Member visiting committee University of Chicago Department Music, since 1983.
Director Chicago Metro History Education Center, since 1984, Great Books Foundation, Chicago, since 1995, overseer Illinois Institute Technology Stuart School, Chicago, 1982-1997. Director Merit Music Program, Chicago, since 1994. Trustee Rosary College, River Forest, Illinois, 1986-1997.
Lieutenant United States Coast Guard Reserve, 1959-1960. Member Bond Club Chicago, Chicago Club, Economics Club Chicago, Mid-day Club Chicago.
Married Blair Smith, June 16, 1962. Children: John, James, Michael, David, Paul.