Background
Nellis, William John was born on July 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Anthony and Helen Elizabeth (McCormick) Nellis.
Nellis, William John was born on July 14, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of William Anthony and Helen Elizabeth (McCormick) Nellis.
Bachelor in Philosophy, Loyola University, 1960; Juris Doctor, Loyola University, 1961.
With, Illinois Legislation Reference Bureau, Springfield, Illinois, 1963; assistant state's attorney, Cook County, Chicago, 1963-1967; partner, Coghlan, Joyce, Nellis, Nyhan, Chicago, 1967-1985; associate general counsel, Center States Funds, Chicago, 1985-1988; board of trustees secretary, Center States Funds, Rosemont, Illinois, since 1988.
With United States Army, 1962. Member American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association.
Married Mary Margaret Mulligan, September 10, 1966. Children: Mara Elizabeth, Ashley Marie.
