Background
Tierney, John Leo was born on June 17, 1932 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Jay and Margaret C. (McKay) Tierney.
Tierney, John Leo was born on June 17, 1932 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of John Jay and Margaret C. (McKay) Tierney.
Bachelor of Science II, St. Peter's College, 1954. Juris Doctor, Georgetown University, 1959. Master of Laws, Georgetown University, 1961.
Attorney-advisory Federal Communications Commission, Washington, 1959—1960. Associate Robert M. Booth, Junior, 1960—1964, Fletcher, Heald, Rowell, Kenehan & Hildreth, Washington, 1964—1967, McKenna & Wilkinson, Washington, 1967—1972, partner, 1972—1974. Private practice, 1974—1981.
Founder to senior partner Tierney and Swift, from 1981. Guest lecturer department telecommunications Indiana University, 1975, University Michigan School Telecomm., 1981. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1954-1956.
Member of American Bar Association, Communications Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association.
Married Mary Ann O'Brien, January 25, 1964. Children: John P., Matthew J., Brian X., Justin M., Kevin McK.