Background
Townsend, John Michael was born on March 21, 1947 in West Point, New York, United States. Son of John D. and Vera Townsend.
Townsend, John Michael was born on March 21, 1947 in West Point, New York, United States. Son of John D. and Vera Townsend.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1968; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1971.
Associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, New York City, 1971-1973, 1975-1980; partner, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, New York City, since 1980; associate, Hughes Hubbard & Reed, Paris, 1973-1974. Arbitrator United States District Court (eastern district) New York, American Arbitration Association, board directors, Executive Committee. Trustee United States Council International Business.
First lieutenant United States Army Reserve, 1971-1975. Member American Bar Association, American Law Institute, International Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, Union International des Advocates, University Club, Yale Club (New York City).
Married Frances M. Fragos, October 8, 1994;1 child, James E.