Cowin, William I. (deceased)

Judicial Biography

Born:

April 28, 1938

Year admitted to bar:

1962

Year appointed/elected:

2001, by Gov. A. Paul Cellucci

Background

Education:

Harvard Law School, 1962
Harvard College, 1959

Publications:

Author, chapter on “Administrative Law,” Boston College Annual Survey of Massachusetts Law (1965, 1966).

Professional

Legal Employment History:

Partner, Friedman & Atherton (1974-2001);
Secretary, Massachusetts Office of Administration & Finance (1972-1974);
Secretary, Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (1971-1972);
Chairman, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (1969-1971);
Special counsel to the mayor, City of Boston (1968-1969);
Legislative assistant, U.S. Sen. Edward W. Brooke (1967-1968);
Assistant attorney general (1963-1966; chief, Administrative Division, 1965-1966).

Civic and Community Activities

Appointive or Elective Positions Held:

Secretary, Massachusetts Office of Administration & Finance (1972-1974);
Secretary, Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs (1971-1972);
Chairman, Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (1969-1971);
Special counsel to the mayor, City of Boston (1968-1969).

Memberships/Affiliations:

Anti-Defamation League of New England (former board member);
Massachusetts Advocacy Center (former chairman);
Massachusetts Committee for Children and Youth (former director);
Boston Opera Association (former president);
Opera Company of Boston (former director).