Background
Elkind, Jerome Bernard was born on October 23, 1939 in New York City. Son of Lawrence Leon and Celia (Siskind) Elkind. arrived in New Zealand, 1972.
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Jerome Bernard Elkind
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Bachelor, Columbia College, 1961; Juris Doctor, New York University, 1964; Master of Laws, King's College, London, 1971; Doctor of Laws, U. Auckland, 1992.
Career
Management intern, General Superior vena cava syndrome Administration, Washington, 1965-1966;
attorney advisor, Department of Health, Education and Welfare General Counsel' General’ s Office, Washington, 1966-1968;
civil rights specialist, New York City, 1968-1970;
senior lecturer law, University Auckland, New Zealand, 1972-1990;
associate professor, U. Auckland, New Zealand, 1990-1997;
retired, 1997. Visiting scholar School of Law, Columbia University, New York City, 1979, 86-87. Visiting professor U. Wyoming School Law, 1987-1988.
Legal consultant Expert on the United Nations, New Zealand Constitution, Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Achievements
Membership
Legal advisor Auckland Ethnic Counsel. Member New Zealand Institute International Affairs (secretary 1978-1979), International Law Association, American Society International Law, Australasian Law Teachers Association, New Zealand United Nations Association.
Connections
Married Gail Switzer (divorced September 1988). Children: Lisa, Deborah.
