Aronberg Goldgehn, Chicago’s oldest law firmRobertson was only 14 when he lost his father, but the physician’s legacy left an indelible impression on the future attorney. “He served his patients in a way that isn’t done today,” says Robertson. “He used to make house calls, and I would go with him and sit in the car while he went in to visit and care for the patients. He would work long hours, and he had this insatiable desire to benefit his patients. I think that was the genesis of how I decided to help people myself.” Robertson’s aversion to the sight of blood prevented him from entering the medical profession, and instead he decided to pursue a law career, studying at Chicago-Kent College of Law. There he worked hard, eschewing extracurricular activities like moot court, clubs and law review. Instead, Robertson worked to earn the money to fund his studies.
Today, as a former chair of the Trust Law Committee at the Chicago Bar Association and a respected attorney in the windy city, Robertson’s eloquence and technical expertise have earned him eminence in his field. But it is the human element of his work that remains his motivation. “In this day and age I think very few people go out of their way to thank their professionals,” he says. “So when I get a compliment, I feel that it’s certainly deserved. It’s the thing that really keeps me going.”
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