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.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, 1967. Juris Doctor, 1970); University College, London (Certificate in English Law, 1969). Associate Editor, Notre Dame Law Review, 1968-1970.
Law Clerk to Honorary Roger J. Kiley, United States. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit, 1970-1971.
Law clerk to presiding justice United States Court Appeals (7th circuit), Chicago, 1970-1971. Associate Sidley & Austin LLP, 1971-1976, partner, 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.