Background
Ashley, James Wheeler was born on September 23, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Frederick and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Ashley.
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James Wheeler ASHLEY
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Fordham University and Northwestern University. Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, 1948). Justice of Peace, Orange County, Vermont, since 1989.
Career
Assistant secretary, Continental Illinois National Bank, Chicago, 1948-1957;
associate, McDermott, Will & Emery, Chicago, 1957-1959;
partner, McDermott, Will & Emery, Chicago, 1959-1988;
of counsel, McDermott, Will & Emery, Chicago, since 1989. Board directors Madison-Kipp Corporation, Key Trust Company, 1988-1993. Chairman Y-Mutual Insurance Company, 1987-1992.
Director Chicago Tube & Iron Company, Globe Corporation.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Chicago Young Men’s Christian Association, 1964-1985, chairman, 1974-1975, member of national board directors, 1975-1990, chairman, 1985-1987. Board directors Business and Professional People Public Interest, Chicago, 1973-1989, president, 1982-1986. Trustee Village of Hinsdale, 1969-1972.
Justice of peace State of Vermont, 1989-1991. Treasurer Democratic Committee Vermont, since 1991. Captain United States Army Air Force, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations.
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association, Chicago Council Lawyers, Monroe Club Chicago (president 1980-1988, board directors 1976-1988).
Connections
Married Courtney Collidge, December 27, 1947 (divorced 1975). Children: James W., Cooper S., Courtney, Christopher R., John M. Married Joan Allbright, September 25, 1975.
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Nationality
American
Education
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1943
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1948