John Stanley Pottinger | |
|---|---|
| United States Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division | |
| In office 1973–1977 | |
| President | Richard Nixon Gerald Ford |
| Preceded by | David Norman |
| Succeeded by | Drew S. Days III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 13, 1940 Dayton, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Gloria Anderson (Divorced 1975) |
| Children | 3, including Matt |
| Education | Harvard University (BA, JD) |
John Stanley Pottinger (born February 13, 1940) is an American novelist and lawyer. He previously worked as a banker in the 1980s and served as a political executive known for his appointments involving civil rights.