Background
Manning, William Joseph was born on August 11, 1926 in New York City. Son of Joseph Michael and Eileen Johanna (Walsh) Manning.
Manning, William Joseph was born on August 11, 1926 in New York City. Son of Joseph Michael and Eileen Johanna (Walsh) Manning.
Bachelor of Business Administration magna cum laude, St. John's University, New York City, 1949. Bachelor of Laws magna cum laude, St. John's University, New York City, 1952.
Associate firm, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, New York City, 1952-1962; partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, since 1962; senior partner, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, 1968-1988; of counsel, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, since 1989. Director Brascan Ltd., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 1970-1979. Board directors New York Lawyers for Public Interest, 1977-1988.
Trustee Institute for Muscle Disease, New York City, 1963-1970. Board directors Mercy Hospital, Rockville Centre, New York, 1975-1987. Served with infantry United States Army, 1944-1946.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, American Law Institute, American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association (chairman of the section litigation 1977-1978, founding member county 1973), Association Bar City New York, New York State Bar assosiation, New York County Lawyers Association, American Judicature Society, Downtown Association, Garden City Golf Club, Westhampton Country Club (president since 1989), Cherry Valley Club.
Married Maryanne Cullen, June 23, 1956. Children– William Joseph, Michael P., Maura G., Marian T., John A., Mary E.