John Thomas Sapienza

Background

Sapienza, John Thomas was born on February 26, 1913 in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of James C. and Rosalie (Giaimo) Sapienza.

Education

Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude, Harvard University, 1934; Bachelor of Laws magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1937.

Career

Law clerk, Judge Anugrah Narayan Hand, New York City, 1937-1938; law clerk, Justice Stanley Reed, Washington, 1938-1939; associate firm, Wright, Gordon, Zachry & Parlin, New York City, 1939-1941; associate firm, Covington & Burling, Washington, 1941-1948; partner, Covington & Burling, Washington, 1949-1987; retired partner, Covington & Burling, Washington, since 1987. Director Hiram Walker-Gooderham & Worts Ltd., 1971-1986, Hiram Walker & Sons, Inc., 1971-1986, Hiram Walker Resources Ltd., 1981-1986, Wyman Gordon Company, 1973-1983. Director American Security Bank (National Association), 1975-1983, director emeritus, 1983-1988.

Achievements

• John Thomas Sapienza has been listed as a reputable lawyer, director by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Trustee George Washington University, 1978-1988, emeritus trustee, since 1988. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, American Law Institute, Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, Burning Tree Club (Washington), Metropolitan Club (Washington), Phi Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Virginia H. Gignoux, February 12, 1972. Children by previous marriage: John Thomas, James K.

Father:

James C. Sapienza

Mother:

Rosalie (Giaimo) Sapienza

Spouse:

Virginia H. Gignoux