R. James Woolsey is a partner who has practiced at Shea & Gardner on four occasions since 1973. He returned to the firm in 1995 after serving two years as Director of Central Intelligence. He is a frequent contributor of articles to major publications, and from time to time gives public speeches and media interviews, on the subjects of foreign affairs, defense, energy, critical infrastructure protection and resilience, and intelligence.

Former Director of Central Intelligence and Head of the Central Intelligence Agency

In detail

Besides serving as Director of Central Intelligence, R. James Woolsey has served in the U.S. government as: Ambassador to the Negotiation on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), Vienna, 1989-1991; Under Secretary of the Navy, 1977-1979; and General Counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, 1970-73. He was also appointed by the President as Delegate at Large to the U.S.-Soviet Strategic Arms Reduction Talks (START) and Nuclear and Space Arms Talks (NST), and served in that capacity on a part-time basis in Geneva, 1983-1986.

What he offers you

R. James Woolsey's practice has been in the fields of civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and corporate transactions; increasingly it has been international and focused on arbitration and mediation. He is presently a member of the Board of Directors or Board of Managers of seven companies and the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange.

How he presents

No one is better briefed on national and homeland security than R. James Woolsey. He shares with audiences the big picture of the world today; giving them the information they need to understand today's events. His message is clear and does not delve into exaggerated scenarios, leaving audiences well informed about the major issues facing the United States and the world.

Languages

He presents in English.

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