James D. Montgomery (attorney)
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BornFebruary 17, 1932
Louise, Mississippi, U.S.
OccupationAttorney
EmployerJames D. Montgomery & Associates
James D. Montgomery Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 17, 1932 Louise, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Education | University of Illinois (BA) University of Illinois College of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Employer | James D. Montgomery & Associates |
| Organization | Black Panther Party (legal counsel) |
| Known for | Civil rights litigation |
| Board member of | University of Illinois |
| Website | jamesdmontgomery |
James D. Montgomery Sr. (born February 17, 1932, in Louise, Mississippi) is a prominent African-American attorney in Chicago and one of the Trustees for the University of Illinois.[1]
Montgomery previously served as Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago under Mayor Harold Washington.
