James Skiles ’66

James Skiles ’66 passed away at his home in Washington, D.C., on August 2. Born in Chicago, Jim earned a J.D. from Georgetown University Law School after Dartmouth and was admitted to the District of Columbia Bar. Jim worked for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, focusing on school desegregation. He then spent more than 15 years as a trial attorney and manager at the Federal Trade Commission Bureau of Consumer Protection. Jim’s remarkable memory, knowledge of the law, and skill as a trial lawyer were recognized by his colleagues and industry opponents alike. In 1988 he left the government to become associate general counsel for the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association (now the Personal Care Products Council). In 1996 Jim was named general counsel of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, a position he held until his retirement in 2013. Jim’s work at both associations often involved representing the industry before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and numerous state regulatory agencies. Jim and his wife of 42 years, Lynne, enjoyed traveling, music, sailing on the Chesapeake Bay with their beagles, and summers on Mount Desert Island, Maine. He is survived by Lynne, sister Margaret, nieces Katherine and Elisabeth, and their families. Contributions in his name may be sent to Dartmouth College Fund, Dartmouth College, 6066 Development Office, Hanover, NH 03755.