Shad Polier
Shad Polier | |
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| Born | Isadore Polier March 18, 1906 Aiken, South Carolina |
| Died | June 30, 1976 (aged 70) New York, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of South Carolina |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, civic leader |
| Years active | 1931–1973 |
| Known for | Co-founded American Jewish Conference, International Juridical Association |
| Notable work | Defended Scottsboro Boys |
| Spouse | Justine Wise (m. 1937) |
| Family | Stephen Samuel Wise (father-in-law) |
Isadore "Shad" Polier (March 18, 1906 – June 30, 1976) was an American lawyer and civic leader who fought racial and religious discrimination in employment, education, and law enforcement.