Background
Rupp, John Peter was born on December 30, 1944 in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Paul P. and Doris T. (Savin) Rupp.
Rupp, John Peter was born on December 30, 1944 in Westerly, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Paul P. and Doris T. (Savin) Rupp.
University of Iowa (Bachelor of Arts, 1967). Yale Law School (Juris Doctor, 1992). Spoken languages: English, French and Spanish.
Bar: Maine 1971, District of Columbia 1971, United States Court Appeals (1st circuit) 1971. United States Court Appeals (9th and 4th circuits) 1975. Supreme Court of the United States Court 1976, United States Court Appeals (10th circuit) 1977.
Law clerk to chief judge First Circuit Court Appeals, 1971-1972. Assoc.Covington & Burling, Washington, 1972-1974, partner, since 1977. Assistant to solicitor general Department Justice, Washington, 1974-1977.
Chairman lawyers com.Children's Defense Fund, Washington, 1983-1984.
Member steering committee Americans for Democratic Action, Washington, 1973. Member American Civil Liberties Union.
Married Maureen E. O'Bryon, June 30, 1968. Children: Megan E., Erin O. Bachelor of Arts, University Iowa, 1967.