James Wallace Olson

Background

Olson, James Wallace was born on September 21, 1947 in Hollywood, California, United States. Son of Carl W. and Ruth M. (Ryder) Olson.

Education

AB, University of California, Berkeley, 1969; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1972.

Career

Trial attorney, assistant director, Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Committee, Washington, 1972-1976; associate, partner, Bergson, Borkland, Margolis & Adler, Washington, 1976-1982; senior group counsel, Burroughs Corporation, Detroit, 1982-1983; associate general counsel, Burroughs Corporation, Detroit, 1983-1985; deputy general counsel, Burroughs Corporation, Detroit, 1985-1987; vice president, deputy general counsel, Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, 1987; vice president, real estate and administration, Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, 1987-1990; vice president, special counsel, Unisys Corporation, Blue Bell, 1990-1991; vice president, general counsel, Commodore International Ltd., West Chester, Pennsylvania, since 1991. Board directors Greater Philadelphia Economics Development Coalition, Philadelphia Rehabilitation Plan, Inc.

Achievements

• James Wallace Olson has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Bar Association, Pennsylvania Bar Association, Michigan Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, California Bar Association Beta Kappa, Racquet Club (Philadelphia).

Connections

Married Elizabeth G., August 7, 1977 (divorced 1984). Married Marjorie Ann Samoff, February 18, 1989. 1 child, Caleb Bernard.

Father:

Carl W. Olson

Mother:

Ruth M. (Ryder) Olson

Spouse:

Marjorie Ann Samoff

Spouse:

Elizabeth G.

child:

Caleb Bernard Olson