John Leonard Burris

Background

Burris, John Leonard was born on May 4, 1945 in Vallejo, California, United States. Son of Dewitt C. and Imogene Burris.

Education

Bachelor, Golden Gate U., 1967; Master of Business Administration, University of California, Berkeley, 1970; Juris Doctor, University of California, Berkeley, 1973.

Career

Associate, Jenner & Block, Chicago, 1973-1974; assistant states attorney, States Attorney Office, Cook County, Chicago, 1975-1976; deputy district attorney, Alameda County District Attorney' General’ s Office, Oakland, California, 1976-1979; partner, Alexander, Burris, Millner & McGee, Oakland, 1979-1985; owner, Law Offices of John L. Burris, Oakland, since 1985.

Achievements

• John Leonard Burris has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board director Mentoring Center, Oakland. Member California Association Black Lawyer (president 1975), Charles Houston Bar Association (president 1981-1982), Earl Warren Inn Court (barrister 1996-1997).

Interests

• Avocations: tennis.

Connections

Married Ramona Tascoe, August 17, 1983. Children: Damon, Monique, Courntey, Jonathan, Justin.

Father:

Dewitt C. Burris

Mother:

Imogene Burris

Spouse:

Ramona Tascoe

child:

Justin Burris

child:

Damon Burris

child:

Courntey Burris

child:

Jonathan Burris

child:

Monique Burris