Jesse Gordon Stephens

Background

Stephens, Jesse Gordon was born on September 21, 1951 in Duncan, Oklahoma, United States. Son of J. Gordon and Mary Lee (Ritchie) Stephens.

Education

Bachelor, Oklahoma U., 1973; Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1977; postgraduate, St. Andrews (Scotland) U., 1974-1975.

Career

Legislation assistant speaker's office, United States House of Representatives, Washington, 1973-1977; vice president, Indiana Petroleum Association, Washington, 1977-1978; associate, Akin, Gump & Strauss, Washington, 1978-1986; executive vice president, senior legal counsel, Burson Marsteller, Washington, 1986-1995; private practice, Arlington, Virginia.

Achievements

• Jesse Gordon Stephens has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Arling County Democratic Party, Arlington, Virginia, 1984-1988, Arlingtonians for a Better County, Arlington, 1984-1988. Ruling elder Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1988-1991. Captain Question Manager, United States Army Reserve, 1973-1981.

Member Capital Alumni Club of U. Oklahoma (president 1988-1995).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis, bicycling, soccer, fishing.

Connections

Married Claudia R. Higgins, December 28, 1975. Children: Drew, Melissa.

Father:

J. Gordon Stephens

Mother:

Mary Lee (Ritchie) Stephens

Spouse:

Claudia R. Higgins

child:

Melissa Stephens

child:

Drew Stephens