James B. Burns

Background

Burns, James B. was born on September 21, 1945 in Quincy, Illinois, United States.

Education

Bachelor in History, Northwestern University, 1967; Juris Doctor, Northwestern University, 1971.

Career

Former professional basketball player, Chicago Bulls former professional basketball player, Dallas Chaparrals assistant United State Attorneys, then deputy chief and chief criminal litigation division, unites states department Justice, Chicago, 1971-1978; associate, Isham, Lincoln & Beale, Chicago, 1978-1980; partner, Isham, Lincoln & Beale, Chicago, 1980-1988; partner, Keck, Mahin & Cate, Chicago, 1988-1993; United State Attorneys for northern district Illinois, unites states department Justice, Chicago, since 1993.

Achievements

• James B. Burns has been listed as a noteworthy Prosecutor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board trustees Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1981-1983. Democratic candidatefor lieutenant governor State of Illinois, 1990.

Connections

Married; 3 children.