James E. McPherson

James E. McPherson
General Counsel of the United States Department of the Army
Assumed office
January 2, 2018
President Donald Trump
Preceded by Alissa Starzak
39th Judge Advocate General of the Navy
In office
2004–2006
Preceded by Michael F. Lohr
Succeeded by Bruce E. MacDonald
Personal details
Education San Diego State University
University of San Diego School of Law
Judge Advocate General's School of the Army
Military service
Allegiance  United States
Service/branch United States Army
United States Navy
Years of service 1979–2006
Rank Rear admiral
Unit Army Military Police Corps
Navy J.A.G. Corps
Awards Legion of Merit
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal

James E. McPherson (born c. 1955) is a retired United States Navy officer and government official. He is the current General Counsel of the United States Army. Previously, McPherson served as the executive director of the National Association of Attorneys General. McPherson previously served as the general counsel of the Department of Defense Counterintelligence Field Activity. He was the 39th Judge Advocate General of the Navy from 2004 to 2006.[1] Before his career in the Navy, he was a military policeman in the United States Army.[2] McPherson is a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, and the Meritorious Service Medal. In October 2017, McPherson was nominated by President Donald Trump to become the General Counsel of the United States Department of the Army.[3]

Education

McPherson graduated from San Diego State University in 1977 with an undergraduate degree in Public Administration.[1] He received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1981 from the University of San Diego School of Law, and in 1991, he was awarded a Master of Laws degree in Military Law from The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, Virginia.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 US Navy - JAG (2004). "James McPherson Bio". US Navy. Archived from the original (.doc) on December 8, 2006. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
  2. ↑ "Rear Admiral James E. McPherson". United States Navy. 2007. Retrieved October 3, 2008.
  3. ↑ "President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate Personnel to Key Administration Posts". The White House. October 13, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2017. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

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Preceded by
Michael Franklin Lohr		 39th Judge Advocate General of the Navy
2004-2006		 Succeeded by
Bruce E. MacDonald
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