Background
Gerard, William John was born on June 25, 1935 in Sturgis, Michigan, United States. Son of William Joseph and Theresa Elizabeth (Proctor) Gerard.
Gerard, William John was born on June 25, 1935 in Sturgis, Michigan, United States. Son of William Joseph and Theresa Elizabeth (Proctor) Gerard.
Doctor of Philosophy in Commerce, U. Notre Dame, 1957; Juris Doctor, U. Notre Dame, 1961.
Internal Revenue Service chief counsel, trial attorney, Department Treasury, Chicago, 1961-1968; associate, Shea & Hoyt, Milwaukee, 1968-1970; junior partner, Bryan, Cave, McPheeters & McRoberts, St. Louis, 1970-1973; partner, Chadwell & Kayser, Chicago, 1973-1978; partner, Tenney & Bentley, Chicago, 1978-1982; partner, William J. Gerard Ltd., Chicago, 1982-1990; partner, Gerard & Gerard, Chicago, 1991-1993; president, William J. Gerard Professional Corporation, Chicago, since 1994. Board directors IRMCO, Evanston, Illinois.
Trustee Barrington (Illinois) Township, 1989-1993. Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Law Club Chicago, Midday Club.
Married Anne McGovern, September 22, 1992. Children: William III, Kevin, Tara Moran, Michael, Mark.