Archibald R. Murray

Background

Murray, Archibald R. Came to the United States, 1950.

Education

Bachelor, Howard U., 1954; Bachelor of Laws, Fordham University, 1960; Doctor of Letters (honorary), College New Rochelle, 1983; Doctor of Laws (honorary), New York Law School, 1988; Doctor of Laws (honorary), John Jay College CUNY, 1990; Doctor of Laws (honorary), Fordham University, 1992.

Career

Assistant district attorney, New York County District Attorney, New York City, 1960-1962; assistant counsel, Governor, Albany, New York, 1962-1965; private practice, New York City, 1965-1968; counsel Crime Control Council, New York State, New York City, 1968-1971; administrator division Criminal Justice, New York State, New York City, 1971-1972; commissioner division Criminal Justice Superior vena cava syndrome, New York State, New York City, 1972-1974; attorney in chief, executive director, Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1975-1994; chair of the board, Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1994-1998. Trustee Columbia University, New York City, 1981-1992, Fordham University, New York City, 1992-1998.

Achievements

• Archibald R. Murray has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Vestry member St. Philip's Church, New York City, 1970-1993. Member City Charter Revision Commission, New York City, 1982-1983, 86-89, member City/State Commision on Integrity in Government, New York City, 1986. Member American Bar Association (house of deals 1985-1998), New York State Bar Association (president 1993, Defender award 1986), Association Bar of City of New York (chairman of the executive committee 1981-1982).

Connections

M. Kay Crawford, July 29, 1961.