Background
Levitan, James A. was born on March 24, 1925 in New York City. Son of Leo and Della (Brody) Levitan.
Levitan, James A. was born on March 24, 1925 in New York City. Son of Leo and Della (Brody) Levitan.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1948; Bachelor of Laws (member board Law Review 1950-1951), Columbia University, 1951.
Since practiced in, New York City
partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, 1965-1995;
of counsel, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, since 1995. Life member Massachusetts Institute of Technology Corporation, Cambridge, Massachusetts, since 1995, chairman audit committee, since 1994. Regional chairman New York City Massachusetts Institute of Technology Ednl.
Council, 1974-1990; lecturer in field of tax.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1944-1946. Member of New York State Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, Tau Beta Pi.
Married Ruth Terry White, January 30, 1951. Children— Deborah A., Judith T., Susan J.