George Neves Leighton

Judge George Neves Leighton

Personal

Birthday:

1912

Birthplace:

New Bedford, MA

Race or Ethnicity:

African American

Gender:

Male

Prior Employment:

U.S. Army captain, 1942-1945
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1946-1964
Assistant attorney general, State of Illinois, 1949-1951
Master in chancery, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1960-1964
Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1964-1969
Judge, Illinois Appellate Court, First District, 1969-1976

Education

Name of School:

Howard University

Degree:

A.B.

Degree Year:

1940

Name of School - Second:

Harvard Law School

The world's premier center for legal education and research, Harvard Law School provides unparalleled opportunities to study law and related disciplines in an energetic and creative learning environment. A Harvard Law education prepares students for success in law practice, business, public service, and teaching. Through its faculty, students, and alumni, Harvard Law School is able to contribute solutions to the world's most complex legal and social challenges.

Degree - Second:

LL.B.

Degree Year - Second:

1946

Judicial Career

Court Name:

U. S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois

Court Name:

Illinois Northern District Court

President Nominating:

Gerald Ford

Party Affiliation of President:

Republican

Commission Date:

2/4/1976

Retirement from Active Service:

2/27/1986

Termination Date:

12/1/1987

Termination Reason:

Retirement