A life in the law

Description:

Chronicles his career from the early years in law school, transition to the law firm of Pillsbury, Madison and Sutro; early partners; important clients, including Pacific Telephone and Paramount Pictures; his years as a senior partner of the firm: hiring new attorneys; office administration and partnership agreements; participation in San Francisco, State, and American Bar Association activities. Discusses his role as general attorney for Pacific Telephone, 1947-1971. Included in volume are photocopies of relevant articles, news clippings and memoranda, and biographical sketches of his father, Alfred Sutro and uncle, Oscar Sutro.

subjects: Judges,  Bar associations,  Interviews,  Standard Oil Company of California,  Pillsbury, Madison & Sutro,  Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company,  Law firms,  Lawyers,  Paramount Pictures Corporation,  American Bar Association,  California Wine Association,  Harvard Law School,  Selection and appointment