Letitia A. James

Background

James, Letitia A. was born in 1958 in Brooklyn. Daughter of Robert and Nellie James.

Education

Bachelor, City University of New York Lehman College, 1981. Juris Doctor, Howard University School Law, Washington. Master of Public Administration, Columbia University Graduate School International and Public Affairs, New York City, 2003.

Career

Former public defender Legal Aid Society, New York City. Appointed assistant attorney general Brooklyn regional office New York State Office Attorney General, 1999. City councilwoman District 35 New York City Council, since 2003, chair contracts committee.

Achievements

• Letitia A. James has been listed as a reputable city councilwoman, lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founder Urban Network. Chairman Film Diversity Task Force.

Connections

Father:

Robert James

Mother:

Nellie James