Background
Dempsey, William James was born on February 22, 1906 in Brooklyn. Son of John Joseph and Kathryn Theresa (McCarthy) Dempsey.
Dempsey, William James was born on February 22, 1906 in Brooklyn. Son of John Joseph and Kathryn Theresa (McCarthy) Dempsey.
Bachelor of Science, Georgetown University, 1927. Master of Arts, Georgetown University, 1929. Bachelor of Laws, Georgetown University, 1931.
Teacher math and physics, Georgetown College, Washington, 1927-1929; private practice law, New York City, 1931-1932; attorney, Public Works Administration, 1933-1934; counsel, Public Works Administration, 1934-1937; assistant general counsel, Federal Power Commission, 1937; special counsel, Federal Communication Commission, 1937-1938; general counsel, Federal Communication Commission, 1938-1940; private practice, Washington, 1940-1988. Member firm Dempsey & Koplovitz. Professor federal communications law Georgetown University, 1954-1956.
Member American Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Federal Communications Bar Association, Federal Bar Association, University Club, Columbia Country Club, Burning Tree Golf Club.
Married Mildred Christine Garrett, January 17, 1931 (deceased). Children: William James Junior (deceased), John Joseph II (deceased), Mary Catherine, Joanne (Mistress William J. Walsh).