Carl McGowan
Judge, U. S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia Circuit
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on January 15, 1963, to a seat vacated by Henry W. Edgerton; Confirmed by the Senate on March 15, 1963, and received commission on March 27, 1963. Served as chief judge 1981. Assumed senior status on August 31, 1981. Service terminated on December 21, 1987, due to death.
Dartmouth College, A.B., 1932
Columbia Law School, LL.B., 1936
Professional Career:
Private practice, New York City, 1936-1939
Faculty, Northwestern Law School, 1939-1942
U.S. Naval Reserve, 1942-1945
Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1946-1948
Faculty, Northwestern Law School, 1948-1949
Counsel, State Governor of Illinois, 1949-1953
Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1953-1963
General counsel, Chicago and North Western Railway, 1957-1963