Background
Finney, James Nathaniel was born on June 10, 1938 in New York City. Son of Joseph Finney and Carrie McDowell.
Finney, James Nathaniel was born on June 10, 1938 in New York City. Son of Joseph Finney and Carrie McDowell.
Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government with honors, Columbia University, New York City, 1963; Master of Laws, Columbia University, New York City, 1966.
Staff attorney, Schiffer & Cohen, New York City, 1966-1967; staff attorney, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Legal Defense Fund, New York City, 1967-1973; assistant counsel, Human Resources Administration, New York City, 1973-1976; chief counsel, director, Harlem Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, New York City, 1976-1980; associate general counsel, United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington, since 1980; director systemic charge investigations program, since 1991. Founder, board directors Neighborhood Legal Assistance Project, New York City, 1964-1966. Consultant Institute for American Business, Washington, since 1984.
Chairman subcommittee Mayor's Committee on Judicial Appointments, New York City, 1980. Board directors Criminal Justice Agency, New York City, 1978-1980. Member task force on race and gender bias United States District of Columbia Circuit Court, 1994-1996.
Member American Bar Association, National Bar Association.
Married Mildred Lee Carr, April 19, 1967 (divorced January 1970). 1 child, Karen.
