About Richard James Gray

Richard James Gray is a lawyer practicing commercial, general practice, complex commercial litigation. Richard received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Richard practices at Jenner & Block LLP in Chicago, IL.

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated

This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.

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Services

Areas of Law

General Practice
Other 2
- Commercial
- Complex Commercial Litigation

Practice Details

Firm Information

Position
Partner

Firm Name
Jenner & Block LLP

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Experience

Bar Admission & Memberships

Admissions
1974, Illinois
1974, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
1976, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
1984, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
1985, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
1986, U.S. Supreme Court
1994, Colorado (Inactive)
2008, U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois

Memberships
American Bar Association (Member: Standing Committee on Federal Judiciary 2006-2009
Legal Opportunity Scholarship Committee 2003-2006
Presidential Advisory Council on Diversity in the Profession, 2002-2005
Section Officers' Conference: Member, Financial Affairs Committee 2005—
Member, Financial Reorganization Committee, 2004-2005
Liaison to the Board of Governors' Finance Committee, 2002-2003
Corporate Sponsorship Committee, 2001-2002
Continuing Legal Education Committee, 1993-1994
Section of Litigation: Member, Task Force on Judicial Independence 2006—
Member, Task Force on the Judiciary, 2005-2006
Co-Chair, Non-Dues Revenue Committee, 2004-2005
Co-Chair, Diversity Plan Implementation Committee, 2002-2004
Co-Chair, Non-Dues Revenue Committee, 2000
Co-Chair, Minority Judicial Intern Program Committee, 2002-2003
Revenue Officer and Member, Executive Committee, 1998-2002
Co-Chair, Task Force on State Justice Initiatives, 1995-1998
Co-Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on State Justice Initiatives, 1997-1998
Division Director, CLE Programs, 1994-1995
Committee on National Institutes, Vice Chair, 1990-1991, Co-Chair, 1991-1994)
Federal Bar Association.
Education & Certifications

Law School
University of Michigan
Class of 1974
J.D.
magna cum laude

Other Education
University of Michigan
Class of 1971
A.B.
magna cum laude
Personal Details & History

Age
Born in 1948
Dearborn, Michigan, November 22, 1948

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