Background
Bright, J. Converse was born on July 28, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
Bright, J. Converse was born on July 28, 1940 in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
University of Virginia (Bachelor of Arts, in History, 1962). University of Georgia (Bachelor of Laws, 1965).
Admitted to the bar, 1964, Georgia. 1976, Florida and United States. Supreme Court.
Listed in: National Directory of Criminal Lawyers, 1983, 1991.
The Best Lawyers in America (Criminal Law), 1987, 1992.
Recipient, Pro Bono Award, State of Georgia, 1987-1988. Instructor, History and Political Science, Valdosta State College.
Faculty, Georgia Institute of Trial Advocacy. Dean, People"s Law School, Valdosta State College, 1987-1988.
Chairman, Valdosta State College Legal Assistant Program Advisory Board.
Member, Advisory Board and Arbitrator, United States. District Court, Middle District of Georgia. Special Master for Lawyers Disciplinary Hearings, Georgia Supreme Court.
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates.
Member: Valdosta Bar Association (President, 1976). State Bar of Georgia (Member, Board of Governors, 1976-1980).
The Florida Bar. Valdosta Lawyers Club.
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (Vice-President). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
Fellow: American Board of Criminal Lawyers. American College of Trial Lawyers.
Member, Advisory Board and Arbitrator, United States. District Court, Middle District of Georgia. Special Master for Lawyers Disciplinary Hearings, Georgia Supreme Court.
Advocate, American Board of Trial Advocates.
Member: Valdosta Bar Association (President, 1976). State Bar of Georgia (Member, Board of Governors, 1976-1980).
The Florida Bar. Valdosta Lawyers Club.
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (Vice-President). The Association of Trial Lawyers of America.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
Fellow: American Board of Criminal Lawyers. American College of Trial Lawyers.
