James Matthew Matthew Douglas

Background

Douglas, James Matthew was born on February 11, 1944 in Onalaska, Texas, United States. Son of Desso D. and Mary L. (Durden) Douglas.

Education

Texas Southern University (Bachelor of Arts, 1966. Juris Doctor, 1970); Stanford University (J.S.M., 1971).

Career

Bar: Texas 1970. Programmer analyst Singer General Precision Company, Houston, 1966-1970, 71-72. Assistant professor of law Texas Southern U., Houston, 1971-1972. Assistant professor Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College Law, 1972-1975.

Assistant professor, assistant dean student affairs, 1974-1975. Associate professor of law, associate dean College of Law Syracuse (New York) U., 1975-1980. Professor of law Northea.

U., Boston, 1980-1981. Dean, professor of law Texas Southern U., Houston, 1981-1995, provost, vice president academic affairs, 1995, president, professor 1995. Member Law School Admissions Council.

Consultant computer law and computer contracts. Board directors Civil Court Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, Gulf Coast Legal Foundation. Board directors Boy Scouts American, member Executive Committee, 1998.

Membership

Member editorial board The Texas Lawyer. Member American Bar Association (member affirmative action committee), Texas Bar Association, Houston Bar Association, Hiscock Legal Society (director), Houston Chamber of Commerce C. (member chairmanship club), Greater Houston Partnership (board of directory).

Connections

Children: DeLicia, Renee.

Father:

Desso D. Douglas

Mother:

Mary L. (Durden) Douglas

child:

Renee Douglas

child:

DeLicia Douglas