Background
Lynn, James Thomas was born on February 27, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of Frederick Robert and Dorthea Estelle (Petersen) Lynn.
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Lynn, James Thomas was born on February 27, 1927 in Cleveland. Son of Frederick Robert and Dorthea Estelle (Petersen) Lynn.
Euclid Central High School, Adelbert College, of Western Reserve University, Harvard Law School.
General counsel United States Department Commerce, Washington, 1969-1971, under secretary, 1971-1973. Secretary United States Department Housing & Urban Development (Housing and Urban Development), 1973-1975. Director Office Management & Budget, Executive Office of the President, 1975-1977.
Assistant to President The White House, 1975-1977. Associate Jones Day Reavis & Pogue, Cleveland, 1951—1960, partner Washington, 1960-1969, 1977-1984, managing partner, 1977-1984. Vice chairman Aetna Life & Casualty Company, Hartford, Connecticut, 1984, chairman, Chief Executive Officer, 1984-1992.
Senior advisor Lazard Frères & Company, Limited liability company, New York City, 1992-1996. Board directors Aetna Life & Casualty Company, 1978—1992. General counsel Republican National Committee, 1979.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1946. Member Phi Beta Kappa.
Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Joan Miller; children: Marjorie, J. Peter, Sarah.