Background
Kennedy, Jack Leland was born on January 30, 1924 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Ernest E. and Lera M. (Talley) Kennedy.
Kennedy, Jack Leland was born on January 30, 1924 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Ernest E. and Lera M. (Talley) Kennedy.
Student, United States Maritime Commission Academy. Student, Southwestern University, Los Angeles. Juris Doctor, Lewis and Clark College, 1951.
Private practice, Portland. Partner Kennedy & King, 1971-1977, Kennedy, King & McClurg, Portland, 1977-1982, Kennedy, King & Zimmer, Portland, 1982-1998, Kennedy, Watts, Arellano & Ricks Limited liability partnership, Portland, from 1998. Trustee Northwestern College Law, Portland.
Director Professional Liability Fund, 1979-1982.
Bar: Oregon 1951.
Contributor articles to legal journals.
Member board visitors Lewis and Clark College With United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946. Fellow American College Trial Lawyers, American Bar Foundation (life), Oregon Bar Foundation (charter). Member American Bar Association (house of deals 1984-1988), Oregon State Bar (board governors 1976-1979, president 1978-1979), Multnomah Bar Association, City Club, Columbia River Yacht Club.
Married Clara C. Hagans, June 5, 1948. Children: James M., John C.