James F. Davey (jan 1, 2005 – dec 31, 2006)
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Cranston, Rhode IslandDates of Service: January 1, 2005 - 2006
Date of Birth: September 19, 1935
Education: North Kingstown High School, 1953; University of Rhode Island, Accounting, 1958; Georgetown Law Center, J.D., 1965.
Occupation: U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he served as an auditor both in the U.S. and abroad. After receiving his law degree, Jim was hired as part of a small team tasked with conducting a management review of the Washington, D.C. court system. Jim’s outstanding work on this team led to his career in federal court administration.
Other Offices: In 1970, was appointed Chief Clerk of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, a position he held until his retirement in 1991. It was here where his life once again touched major historic events: the Watergate trials, the Pentagon Papers, the trial of John Hinckley and others. His incomparable vantage point led to incomparable stories – which he never tired of sharing over a beer or two. Jim was known among his peers in federal court administration as an innovator and reformer - some of his initiatives in DC would later be adopted by all the Federal Courts. He also served as President of the Federal Court Clerks Association (FCCA) in 1976.
Affiliations: Federal Court Clerks Association; Treasurer, FCCA Foundation; Member, Big Brothers of Rhode Island; Member, Knights of Columbus
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Date:
jan 1, 2005
dec 31, 2006
~ 1 years and 11 months
