Background
Emery, James Augustan was born on March 29, 1876 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Augustan Havens and Mary (Harrington) Emery.
Emery, James Augustan was born on March 29, 1876 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Augustan Havens and Mary (Harrington) Emery.
Student St. Ignatius College, San Francisco. Bachelor of Arts, Santa Clara (California) U., 1896. Attended Hastings College Law (University of California), 1898.
Admitted to California bar, 1903, began practice at San Francisco. Counsel Health Board, San Francisco, 1903-1904, Citizens’ Industrial, Association American, 1905-1908. General counsel N.A M., 1910-1946 (resigned December 1946), National Founders Association, 1920.
Assisted organization National Industrial Conference Board, 1916. Assisted in organization War Labor Board, 1917. Adviser Employer Group of 1st International Labor Conference, Washington, 1919, actively participated in presentation of industrial questions in litigation and legislation.
Factor in transition of America industry from system of employers’ liability to workmen’s compensation.
Clubs: Chevy Chase (Washington).
Married Emily Aloise Hartrick, January 30, 1902. Children: Mary Aloise, Letitia Alexia, Alice Suzanne.