J. Skelly Wright

J. Skelly Wright

James Skelly Wright (January 14, 1911 - August 6, 1988) was a judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and anti-segregationist. The J. Skelly Wright Professorship at Yale Law School, currently held by Heather Gerken, is named in his honor.

Read more about J. Skelly Wright:  Early Life and Education, Career As A District Court Judge, Career As A Court of Appeals Judge, In Popular Culture, Notable Former Clerks

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