Background
Gallagher, James Joseph was born on November 6, 1926 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Joseph and Grace (McCarthy) Gallagher.
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James Joseph Gallagher, American educator, lawyer Recipient Distinguished Teacher award University Pennsylvania, 1959; scroll of appreciation American College Life Underwriters, 1965; Outstanding Education award Beta Nu, Drexel University, 1966-1967; Pedagogue award Commerce and Engineering School, Drexel University, 1968; Outstanding Achievement award Senior Class, Drexel University, 1968; Pre-Junior Class Appreciation award Drexel University, 1969, Lindback award.
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Albright College, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1950. Bachelor of Laws, University Pennsylvania, 1953.
Career
Admitted to Pennsylvania bar, 1954. Assistant professor Wharton School Finance and Commerce, University of Pennsylvania, 1952-1962. Assistant to director, joint committee continuing legal education American Law Institute and American Bar Association, 1962-1963.
Vice president Public Fidelity Life Insurance Company, 1963-1965.
Professor, head law department Drexel University, Philadelphia, 1965-1979. Consultant in field
Achievements
Membership
Member Lynnewood Park Civic Association. Served with Army of the United States, 1945-1946. Member Am Contract Bridge League (life master), Sigma Tau Delta, Pi Gamma Museum.
Clubs: Lawyers (Philadelphia).
Connections
Married Mary Diane Bechtel, February 14, 1953. Children: Kevin, Sean, Kerry.
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Political Party
Democrat
Awards
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Recipient Distinguished Teacher award University Pennsylvania, 1959. Scroll of appreciation American College Life Underwriters, 1965. Outstanding Education award Beta Nu, Drexel University, 1966-1967.tempSpacePedagogue award Commerce and Engineering School, Drexel University, 1968. Outstanding Achievement award Senior Class, Drexel University, 1968. Pre-Junior Class Appreciation award Drexel University, 1969, Lindback award.Recipient Distinguished Teacher award University Pennsylvania, 1959. Scroll of appreciation American College Life Underwriters, 1965. Outstanding Education award Beta Nu, Drexel University, 1966-1967.tempSpacePedagogue award Commerce and Engineering School, Drexel University, 1968.
Outstanding Achievement award Senior Class, Drexel University, 1968. Pre-Junior Class Appreciation award Drexel University, 1969, Lindback award.