David R. Brink

David Ryrie Brink (born July 28, 1919) is an American attorney and former President of the American Bar Association[1]. Brink was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[2] A specialist in Estate planning, Brink graduated from the University of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota Law School before joining the Minnesota law firm of Dorsey & Whitney[3]. While leading the ABA, Brink battled Congress in an attempt to secure the independence of the federal court system[4].

References

  1. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/1981/08/13/us/bar-president-outlines-plans-to-speak-up-for-profession.html
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  3. ^ http://www.startribune.com/local/west/132897408.html
  4. ^ http://www.nytimes.com/1981/11/12/us/bar-leader-fears-crisis-over-curbs-on-courts.html