Background
Smith, John Clay was born on April 15, 1942 in Omaha. Son of John Clay Senior and Emily (Williams-Smith) Martin.
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"Emancipation is an important and impressive work; one cannot read it without being inspired by the legal acumen, creativity, and resiliency these pioneer lawyers displayed. . . . It should be read by everyone interested in understanding the road African-Americans have traveled and the challenges that lie ahead."—From the Foreword, by Justice Thurgood Marshall
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Smith, John Clay was born on April 15, 1942 in Omaha. Son of John Clay Senior and Emily (Williams-Smith) Martin.
AB, Creighton U., 1964; Juris Doctor, Howard U., 1967; Master of Laws, George Washington University, 1970; Doctor of Juridical Science, George Washington University, 1977.
Associate, Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin & Kahn, Washington, 1971-1974; deputy chief cable television bureau, Federal Communication Commission, Washington, 1974-1976; associate general counsel, Federal Communication Commission, Washington, 1976-1977; United States commissioner, Equal Employment Opportunity, Washington, 1977-1981; acting chairman, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Washington, 1981-1982; professor School of Law, Howard U., Washington, since 1982. Chairman minority group section AALS, 1989-1990. Member board visitors Brigham Young U. Law School, Provo, Utah, 1988-1991.
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President District of Columbia Youth Orchestra Program, Washington, 1973-1976. Member February Bar Association (national president 1981-1982), Washington Bar Association (pres.1980-1981), National Lawyer's Club (assistant treasurer since 1987), George WashingtonU. School Alumni Association (Board of Governors 1989-1997).
Married Patti Jones; children: Stager Clay, Michael Laurel, Michelle Lori, Eugene Douglas.