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Edward McLean

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Edward McLean
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Prior offices:
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Years in office: 1962 - 1972
Education
Bachelor's
Williams College, 1924
Law
Harvard Law School, 1929
Personal
Birthplace
Hoosick Falls, NY


Edward Cochrane McLean (1903-1972) was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.

McLean was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on April 3, 1962, to a seat vacated by Edward Dimock; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received his commission on August 24th. He served until his death on October 12, 1972.[1] McLean was succeeded in this position by Richard Owen.

Early life and education

  • Williams College, A.B., 1924
  • Harvard Law School, LL.B, 1929[1]

Professional career

  • Deputy assistant district attorney, New York County, New York, 1935-1936
  • Private practice, New York City, 1943-1962
  • Judge, Probate Court, Darien, Connecticut, 1957-1962[1]

Judicial nominations and appointments

McLean was nominated by President John F. Kennedy on April 3, 1962, to a seat vacated by Edward Dimock; he was confirmed by the Senate on July 13, 1962, and received his commission on August 24th. He served until his death on October 12, 1972.[1] McLean was succeeded in this position by Richard Owen.


Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by:
Edward Dimock
Southern District of New York
1962–1972
Succeeded by:
Richard Owen