Background
Zirin, James David was born on January 10, 1940 in New York City. Son of Morris and Kate (Sapir) Zirin.
Zirin, James David was born on January 10, 1940 in New York City. Son of Morris and Kate (Sapir) Zirin.
AB with honors, Princeton University, 1961; Juris Doctor with honors, University of Michigan, 1964.
Assistant United State Attorneys, United States District Court (southern district) New York, New York City, 1967-1970; associate, Breed, Abbott & Morgan, New York City, 1965-1967, 70-72; partner, Breed, Abbott & Morgan, New York City, 1972-1993; partner, Brown & Wood, New York City, since 1993.
Board of directors Legal Aid Society, New York City, 1984-1989, Executive Committee, 1986-1989. Trustee New York Law School, since 1996. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1965-1970.
Fellow American College Trial Lawyers. Member Federal Bar Council (vice president 1982-1984), Association of Bar of City of New York, University Club, The Brook.
Married Marlene Hess, May 18, 1990.