Background
Mathis, John Prentiss was born on February 10, 1944 in New Orleans. Son of Robert Prentess and Lena Mathis.
Mathis, John Prentiss was born on February 10, 1944 in New Orleans. Son of Robert Prentess and Lena Mathis.
Methodist University, Dallas, 1966. Juris Doctor cum laude, Harvard University, 1969.
Bar: California 1970, Distric.1975, United States Court Appeals (District of Columbia circuit) 1972, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit)1975, United States Court Appeals (3rd circuit) 1980, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1982. Association Latham & Watkins, Los Angeles, 1969-1971. Special assistant to general counsel, Federal Power Commission, Washington, 1971-1972.
General counsel California Public Utilities Commission, San Francisco, 1972-1974.
Associate Baker & Botts, Washington, 1974-1976, partner, 1976-1992. Partner Hogan & Hartson, Washington, 1992.
Member American Bar Association (litigation section, chairman energy litigation committee 1985-1989, division director 1989-1990, chairman legislation committee 1990-1994, representative to coordinator group energy law 1992-1997), Federal Energy Bar Association, Harvard University Law School Association District of Columbia (past president). Clubs: Harvard University, Congressional Country, Metropolitan (Washington).
Married Karen Elizabeth McHugh, May 31, 1966. Children: Lisa Lynne Mathis Kirkpatrick, Andrew P. Bachelor magna cum laude, Southern.