Background
Lamberton, James Wilson was born on January 26, 1925 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of Henry M. and Gretchen (Leicht) Lamberton.
Lamberton, James Wilson was born on January 26, 1925 in Winona, Minnesota, United States. Son of Henry M. and Gretchen (Leicht) Lamberton.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Carleton College, 1949; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1952.
Associate firm, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York City, 1953-1962; partner, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York City, 1963-1982; retired partner, Cleary, Gottlieb, Steen & Hamilton, New York City, 1982-1986. Director Western Union Corporation, Western Union Telegraph Company, 1982-1986.
Board directors Staten Island Mental Health Society, 1965-1973. Board directors Community Action for Legal Services, New York City, 1968-1974. Board directors Carleton College Alumni Board, 1981-1986, president, 1984-1986.
Fellow American Bar Foundation. Member American Bar Association, New York County Lawyers Association (director 1973-1982, president 1981-1982) Clubs: Yale (New York City). Nantucket Yacht.
Married Barbara Ann Fox. Children: Melissa, Hilary, Peter, Katherine, Abigail, John.