Background
McKay, James Creighton was born in 1917 in South Pasadena, California, United States.
McKay, James Creighton was born in 1917 in South Pasadena, California, United States.
Bachelor of Science, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 1938. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, 1947. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, 1989.
Staff California Fruit Exchange, 1938. Marketing specialist United States Department Agriculture. Assistant United States Attorney for District of Columbia, 1948—1949.
Associate Covington & Burling LLP, Washington, 1948—1957, partner, 1957, now senior counsel. Appointed United States Office Indiana Counsel, 1987—1988. Member board professional responsibility District of Columbia Court Appeals, 1991—1997.
Legal advisor, professional responsibility advisory office United States Department Justice, 2001—2002.
Court appointment trustee George Preston Marshall Trust. President George Preston Marshall Foundation. Fellow: American Bar.
Foundation, American College Trial Lawyers.
Married Mary Anne McKay. 3 children.