James Cole Jr.
- Producer
James Cole, Jr. is an American producer and investor in films, theatrical productions, literary projects, and financial assets. Over the past decade, James has produced and executive produced feature films, short films, and documentaries that have screened at festivals around the world, including at Sundance, Tribeca, and BFI Flare.
James also currently serves on the Board of Directors of AIG, a global insurance organization.
During the Obama administration, James was confirmed by the US Senate and served as the US Deputy Secretary of Education.
James was the first African American partner at the New York law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
James has a passion for education and is the President and Founder of Jasco Philanthropies, and also serves on the Boards of Directors of Jumpstart, Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, Native Son, and National Student Legal Defense Network.
James also currently serves on the Board of Directors of AIG, a global insurance organization.
During the Obama administration, James was confirmed by the US Senate and served as the US Deputy Secretary of Education.
James was the first African American partner at the New York law firm of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
James has a passion for education and is the President and Founder of Jasco Philanthropies, and also serves on the Boards of Directors of Jumpstart, Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, Native Son, and National Student Legal Defense Network.