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    Elder Dallin H. Oaks Selected Biographical Information

    Editor-in-Chief, The University of Chicago Law Review, 1956–57.

    •   Law Clerk to Chief Justice Earl Warren, United States Supreme Court, 1957–58.

    •   Professor, The University of Chicago Law School, 1961–71.

    •   Legal Counsel, Bill of Rights Committee, Illinois Constitutional Convention, 1970.

    •   President, Brigham Young University, 1971–80.

    •   Chairman of the Board, Public Broadcasting Service, 1980–85 (board member, 1977–85).

    •   Justice, Utah Supreme Court, 1981–84.

    •   Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1984–present.

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