James D. Montgomery (attorney)
| James D. Montgomery, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 17, 1932 Louise, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Education |
University of Illinois (B.A., 1953) UIUC College of Law (J.D., 1956) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Employer | James D. Montgomery & Associates |
| Organization | Black Panther Party (legal counsel) |
| Known for | Civil rights litigation |
| Board member of | University of Illinois |
| Website |
jamesdmontgomery |
James D. Montgomery, Sr. (born February 17, 1932 in Louise, Mississippi) is a prominent African-American attorney in Chicago and one of the Trustees for the University of Illinois.[1]
Montgomery previously served as Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago under Mayor Harold Washington.
References
- ↑ "James D. Montgomery, Sr.". University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
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