Background
Hardgrove, James Alan was born on February 20, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert John and Ruth (Noonen) Hardgrove.
Hardgrove, James Alan was born on February 20, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert John and Ruth (Noonen) Hardgrove.
Bachelor, University Notre Dame, 1967. Certified English law, University College London, 1969. Juris Doctor, University Notre Dame, 1970.
Law clerk to presiding justice, United States Court Appeals (7th circuit), Chicago, 1970-1971; associate, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, 1971-1976; partner, Sidley & Austin, Chicago, since 1977.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Legal Club.
Married Kathleen M. Peterson, June 15, 1968. Children: Jennifer Anne, Amy Kristine, Michael Sheridan.