Background
Cross, James Edwin was born on August 18, 1921 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Jim B. and Gladys F. (Bird) Cross.
Cross, James Edwin was born on August 18, 1921 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Jim B. and Gladys F. (Bird) Cross.
Bachelor of Science, State University Iowa, 1942; Bachelor of Laws, University of Southern California, 1949.
Associate, O'Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles, 1949-1959; partner, O'Melveny & Myers, Los Angeles, since 1960. Board director American Capital Mutual Funds, TICOR, Source Capital Inc., others.
Trustee Claremont McKenna College. Trustee California Museum Foundation, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Los Angeles World Affairs Council. Member American Bar Association, California Bar Association, Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, Order of Coif, California Club (Los Angeles), Center Club (Costa Mesa), Beta Gamma Sigma.
Married Jean Steigerwald, September 4, 1945 (deceased). Children: Richard Alan, Susan Lynn, Diane Louise, William James.