Background
Schafer, John H. was born on October 28, 1926 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Henry and Helen (Robbins) Schafer.
Schafer, John H. was born on October 28, 1926 in Montclair, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Henry and Helen (Robbins) Schafer.
Williams College (Bachelor of Arts, 1948). School of Advanced International Studies, Johns Hopkins University (Master of Arts, 1950). University of Virginia (Bachelor of Laws, 1954).
Worked at Covington & Burling. Admitted to the bar, 1955, District of Columbia. Order of the Coif. Board Member, Lawyers" Committee for Civil Rights.
Chairman, Washington Lawyers Committee, Civil Rights under Law, 1974-1976.
Member, Mediation Panel, District Court, District of Columbia. Member, American Law Institute.
Member Advisory Neighborhood Commission, Washington, since 1986. Board directors St. Albany School, 1980-1983. Served with United States Navy, 1944-1946.
Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association Clubs: Metropolitan (Washington). Chevy Chase (Maryland).
Married Edith N. Schafer, December 30, 1961. Children: Alison T., John R., Nancy C.