Background
Cooney, James B. was born on February 9, 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
Cooney, James B. was born on February 9, 1961 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1983). University of New Mexico (Juris Doctor, 1988). Order of the Coif. Recipient, American Jurisprudence Awards for Contracts and Legislative & Administrative Processes.
Member, Jessup International Moot CourtTeam.
Worked at Gover, Stetson & Williams, Professional Corporation (Albuquerque, New Mexico) specializing in Indian Affairs, Environmental and Water Law, Gaming, Indian Housing Law, Reservation Business and Commercial Law, Tribal Taxation and Tribal Land Use. Lobbying.
Admitted to the bar, 1988, New Mexico. Order of the Coif. Member: State Bar of New Mexico.
American Bar Association.
Gover, Stetson & Williams, Professional Corporation is an Indian-owned, woman-owned law firm representing tribal clients nationwide. The firm is active in politics and in issues affecting tribes, the arts, and the environment.
State Bar of New Mexico. American Bar Association. International Law Students Association.