Background
McDowell, Jay Hortenstine was born on July 10, 1936 in New Orleans. Son of Jacob Leonidas Hortenstine and Martha (Grace) Babcock.
McDowell, Jay Hortenstine was born on July 10, 1936 in New Orleans. Son of Jacob Leonidas Hortenstine and Martha (Grace) Babcock.
Student, Eastbourne College, Sussex, England, 1954-1955; Bachelor, Yale University, 1959; Bachelor of Laws, University of Virginia, 1963.
Associate, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, New York City, 1963-1971; partner, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, New York City, since 1972. Member board directors Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, since 1996.
Vice president, board directors St. Mary's Hospital for Children, Bayside, New York, since 1972. Member Association Bar of City of New York.
Married Kari Keyser, October 24, 1959. Children: Paul H., Sean C., Kari K.