James Degen Wascher

Background

Wascher, James Degen was born on August 4, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Gilbert Arthur and Virginia Ellen (Bowen) Wascher.

Education

Bachelor, Stanford University, 1975; Juris Doctor cum laude, Northwestern University, 1978.

Career

Attorney, James P. Chapman & Associations, Chicago, 1978-1982; attorney, Phelan, Pope & John Ltd., Chicago, 1982-1985; executive director, Mayor Washington Fund, Chicago, 1985-1987; deputy general attorney, Chicago Pk. District, 1988-1991; attorney, Friedman & Holtz, Professional Corporation, Chicago, since 1991.

Achievements

• James Degen Wascher has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Legal Assistance Foundation Chicago, since 1989, vice president, since 1996. Chairperson Illinois Committee to Save Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, since 1996. Chairperson inquiry board panel Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission, Chicago, 1992-1996.

Member American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Council Lawyers (president 1990-1991).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, golf, running, reading.

Connections

Married Sally Lynn Goldman, October 6, 1990. Children: Jack Gilbert, Matthew James.

Father:

Gilbert Arthur Wascher

Mother:

Virginia Ellen (Bowen) Wascher

Spouse:

Sally Lynn Goldman

child:

Jack Gilbert Wascher

child:

Matthew James Wascher