James Burton Loken

Background

Loken, James Burton was born on May 21, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Burton Dwight and Anita (Nelson) Loken.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University of Wisconsin, 1962; Bachelor of Laws magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1965.

Career

Law clerk to chief judge Lumbard, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea Circuit), New York City, 1965-1966; law clerk to associate justice Byron White, Supreme Court of the United States Court, Washington, 1966-1967; associate attorney, Faegre & Benson, Minneapolis, 1967-1970; partner, Faegre & Benson, Minneapolis, 1973-1990; general counsel, President's Committee on Consumer Interests, Office of President of the United States, Washington, 1970; staff assistant, Office of President of the United States, Washington, 1970-1972; judge, United States Court Appeals (8th circuit), St. Paul, since 1991.

Achievements

• James Burton Loken has been listed as a reputable Federal judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Minnesota State Bar Association Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: golf, running.

Connections

Married Caroline Brevard Hester, July 30, 1966. Children: Kathryn Brevard, Kristina Ayres.

Father:

Burton Dwight Loken

Mother:

Anita (Nelson) Loken

Spouse:

Caroline Brevard Hester

child:

Kristina Ayres Loken

child:

Kathryn Brevard Loken