Background
Shanahan, James Patrick was born on January 28, 1934 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Patrick F. and Mary M. (Donnelly) S. Bachelor of Science, Le Moyne College College, 1955.
Shanahan, James Patrick was born on January 28, 1934 in Syracuse, New York, United States. Son of Patrick F. and Mary M. (Donnelly) S. Bachelor of Science, Le Moyne College College, 1955.
Bachelor of Science, Le Moyne College College, 1955. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1959. Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1961.
Bar: New York 1961, United States District Court (northern district) New York 1964, United States Court 2nd District Court of Appea circuit) 1968, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1970, United States District Court (western district) New York 1974. Association Covington & Burling, Washington, assistant United State Attorneys Northern District New York, 1964-1970. 1st assistant Corporate Counsel City of Syracuse (New York), 1970-1972.
Sole practice, Syracuse, since 1972.
Chairman board of trustees Saint John the Evangelist Church. National Board of Governors Le Moyne College College Alumni Association.
Regional vice chairman Syracuse Diocese Hope Appeal. Member Georgetown University National Law Alumni Board, 1986.
Chairman board trustees St. John the Evangelist Church. National board governors Le Moyne College College Alumni Association. Regional vice chairman Syracuse Diocese Hope Appeal.
Member Georgetown University National Law Alumni Board, from 1986. Member of American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Onondaga County Bar Association, Indian Spring Country (Boynton Beach, Florida) club, Cavalry (Manlius, New York ) club, University (Syracuse) club.