James Patrick Melican

Background

Melican, James Patrick was born on September 8, 1940 in Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. Son of James Patrick and Abigail Helen (Donahue) Melican.

Education

Bachelor, Fordham University, 1962; Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1965; Master of Business Administration, Michigan State University, 1971.

Career

Supervising attorney product liability section, General Motors Corporation, Detroit, 1971-1973; attorney-in-charge trade regulation, General Motors Corporation, 1973-1977; attorney-in-charge marketing and purchasing, General Motors Corporation, 1977-1980; assistant general counsel, General Motors Corporation, 1980-1981; general counsel, Toyota Motor Sales, United States of America, Inc., Torrance, California, 1981-1982; vice president, general counsel, Toyota Motor Sales, United States of America, Inc., Torrance, California, 1982-1984; vice president, general counsel, International Paper Company. New York City, 1984-1987; senior vice president, general counsel, International Paper Company. New York City, 1987-1991; executive vice president legal and external affairs, International Paper Company, Purchase, New York, since 1991.

Board directors Scitex Corporation, Ltd. Board of trustees Fordham Preparatory School.

Achievements

• James Patrick Melican has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, National Association of Manufacturers (board directors, Executive Committee), American Law Institute, Association Bar City of New York, Association General Counsel, Industry Sector Advisory Committee on Paper and Paper Products for Trade Policy Matters.

Connections

Children: Marlane, James P., David, Molly, Megan.

Father:

James Patrick Melican

Mother:

Abigail Helen (Donahue) Melican

child:

James P. Melican

child:

Molly Melican

child:

Marlane Melican

child:

David Melican

child:

Megan Melican