Background
Byrne, James Edward was born on December 6, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John F. and Grace Byrne.
Byrne, James Edward was born on December 6, 1945 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of John F. and Grace Byrne.
University of Notre Dame (Bachelor of Arts, 1968). Stetson University (Juris Doctor, 1977). University of Pennsylvania (Master of Laws, 1978).
Faculty George Mason University School Law, Arlington, Virginia, since 1982. Director Institute International Banking Law & Practice, Gaithersburg, Maryland, since 1992. Head United States delegation United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, Vienna, New York, 1988-1995.
Advisor Uniform Commercial Code Article 5 Drafting Committee, 1990-1995. Director International Center Letter of Credit Arbitration, Gaithersburg, since 1995. Chair, reporter International Stand Practices, Gaithersburg, since 1995.
Member International Academy Commercial and Consumer Law, American Bankers Association (chair letter credit subcommittee since 1996).
Married Maria, November 24, 1973. Children: John M., Michael P., Mary C., James E. Senior.