Thomas Hale Boggs Jr.
Thomas Hale Boggs Jr. | |
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| Born | September 18, 1940 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States |
| Died | (aged 73) Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States |
| Resting place | Congressional Cemetery, Washington, D.C., United States |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University Law Center |
| Occupation(s) | Lawyer, lobbyist |
| Spouse | Barbara Denechaud Boggs |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Hale Boggs Lindy Boggs |
| Relatives | Cokie Roberts (sister) Barbara Boggs Sigmund (sister) Steven V. Roberts (brother-in-law) Rebecca Roberts (niece) DeLesseps Story Morrison (second cousin, once removed) William C. C. Claiborne (ancestor) |
Thomas Hale Boggs Jr. (September 18, 1940 – September 15, 2014), known as Tommy Boggs, was an American lawyer and lobbyist, based in Washington, D.C.[1]
Boggs was the son of Thomas Hale Boggs (1914–1972), a United States Representative from Louisiana's 2nd congressional district from 1941 to 1943 and again from 1947 until his death in 1972,[2] and Lindy Boggs (1916-2013), her husband's successor in the 2nd congressional district from 1973 until 1991 and thereafter U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican under U.S. President Bill Clinton.[3] His siblings included journalist and news commentator Cokie Roberts (born 1943), and Barbara Boggs Sigmund (1939-1990), who served as the mayor of Princeton, New Jersey.[4]
Boggs, a Democrat, began his legal practice in New Orleans, Louisiana and later moved to Washington, D.C. to become a lawyer and lobbyist in the nation's capital. He joined the law/lobbyist firm of James R. Patton Jr., which today is known as Squire Patton Boggs. Boggs was the firm's senior partner.[4] With Patton Boggs, he was known for lobbying on major issues including:
- The American Bankers Association to repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act[5]
- Litigation against Chevron for environmental issues in Ecuador[5]
- The $1.5 billion federal bailout of Chrysler in 1979[4]
In 1970, Boggs unsuccessfully ran for the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 8th congressional district against incumbent Republican Gilbert Gude.[6] The district is currently represented by the Democrat Jamie Raskin. Boggs represented dozens of corporations, trade associations, and state and foreign governments. In 2013, The American Lawyer magazine named Boggs one of the "Top 50 Innovators in Big Law in the Last 50 Years." The National Law Journal termed him one of the most influential lawyers in the nation.[4]
Death
Boggs died of an apparent heart attack September 15, 2014, three days before his 74th birthday.[4] Former U.S. Senator John Breaux of Louisiana, who worked for Boggs' firm after leaving the Senate in 2005, said: "He was one of the smartest men I’ve ever known and one who had an abiding commitment to seeing how government works and explaining it to others."[4]
References
- ^ Eisler, Kim. "Influential Lawyers' List Favors DC". Washingtonian. Retrieved 2008-11-09.
- ^ "Boggs, Thomas Hale, Sr., (1914–1972)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
- ^ Hanes, Stephanie (July 27, 2013). "Lindy Boggs dies; congresswoman and Democratic leader". The Washington Post. Retrieved September 15, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Tommy Boggs, influential lobbyist dies; son of Congresswoman Boggs". New Orleans Advocate. September 15, 2014.
- ^ a b Adam Bernstein, "Lobbyist, lawyer Thomas H. Boggs Jr. dead at 73" (obituary), The Washington Post, September 15, 2014.
- ^ Office of the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives "Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1970," p. 14 (retrieved on Sep 18, 2014).
External links
- Daniel Franklin (April 1995). "Tommy Boggs and the death of health care reform". Washington Monthly.
- CNN Saturday Morning News, "Novak Zone: Interview with Tommy Boggs", November 29, 2003
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