William A. Schnader

William A. Schnader (October 5, 1886 – March 18, 1968) was an American lawyer and politician. He was Attorney General of Pennsylvania and co-founder of the law firm Schnader, Harrison, Segal & Lewis.

Early life Schnader was born on October 5, 1886 in Bowmansville, Pennsylvania. HIs father was the Luterhan clergyman Charles B. Schnader. – in fact, he dedicated nearly twenty years of his life to the organization, drafting, development and promotion of a nationwide system of business law, which earned him the title, "Father of the Uniform Commercial Code." Notably, much of this work was accomplished while in a wheelchair following a crippling stroke. For this "conspicuous service to American jurisprudence," he was awarded the Gold Medal of the American Bar Association in 1960. His public service included many other contributions, including five years' work as Chairman of the American Bar Association Bill of Rights Committee (the forerunner of the present Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities), and service as President of the Pennsylvania Bar Association in 1962–63.

Personal life He died on March 18, 1969 at his home in Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was buried in West Laurel Hill Cemetery in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania.