Background
Gesualdi, James Francis was born on May 8, 1962 in Mineola, New York, United States. Son of Martin James Junior and Maria Frances Gesualdi.
Gesualdi, James Francis was born on May 8, 1962 in Mineola, New York, United States. Son of Martin James Junior and Maria Frances Gesualdi.
Bachelor with highest honors, St. Lawrence University, 1984; Master of Arts in Political Science, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1985; Juris Doctor with distinction, Hofstra U., 1988.
Research assistant school law, Hofstra U., Hempstead, New York, 1986;
law intern, Office of Town Attorney, Islip, New York, 1986, 87;
law clerk, White & Case, New York City, 1987, 88;
associate, White & Case, New York City, 1988-1991;
associate, Cahn Wishod & Lamb, Melville, New York, 1991-1996;
counsel, Cahn Wishod & Lamb, Melville, New York, 1997;
partner, Cahn Wishod & Lamb, Melville, New York, since 1998. Alumni career advisor St. Lawrence University, Canton, New York, since 1988. Adjunct Professor law Touro College, 1992.
Member of advisory committee Long Island Regional Planning Board, 1992-1994. Member science advising committee Dolphin Research Center, Grassy Key, Florida, since 1989.
Member Town of Islip Youth Board, 1979-1980, Connetquot School District budget advisory, 1980, 85. Trustee Long Island Aquarium, 1993-1996, chair working group, 1993-1995. Board directors Promote Long Island, New York, Inc., 1995-1997.
Member American Bar Association (forum on air and space law since 1989, executive member young lawyers division pro bono committee 1991-1992, vice chairman young lawyers division animal protection committee 1991-1992), New York State Bar Association (municipal law section since 1993, President's award 1990), Suffolk County Bar Association (recognition award 1991), Suffolk County Bar Pro Bono Foundation (board of managers 1990-1992, chairman immigration project working group 1990-1992, special recognition award 1992), American Planning Association (Long Island section steering committee New York Metro chapter).
Married Valerie Ann Rowland, September 14, 1991.