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Richard Ottinger
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| Dean of Pace University School of Law | |
| In office 1994–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Barbara Black (acting) |
| Succeeded by | David S. Cohen |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York |
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| In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1985 |
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| Preceded by | Ogden Reid |
| Succeeded by | Joseph DioGuardi |
| Constituency | 24th district (1975–1983) 20th district (1983–1985) |
| In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1971 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Barry |
| Succeeded by | Peter Peyser |
| Constituency | 25th district |
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Richard Lawrence Ottinger
January 27, 1929 New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | June Ottinger |
| Relations | Albert Ottinger (uncle) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Cornell University (BA) Harvard University (LLB) |
| Profession | Attorney, educator, politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1955–1957 |
| Rank |  Captain |
Richard Lawrence Ottinger (born January 27, 1929) is a retired American lawyer and politician from New York. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Richard Ottinger served in the United States House of Representatives for a total of eight terms. He was a Representative from 1965 to 1971 and again from 1975 to 1985.
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Richard Ottinger's Early Life and Education
Richard Ottinger was born in New York City in 1929. His father, Lawrence Ottinger, started a company called U.S. Plywood. His uncle, Albert Ottinger, was a well-known lawyer and politician in New York.
Schooling and College Years
Richard went to public schools in Scarsdale, New York. He then graduated from the Loomis School in Connecticut in 1946. He earned his first degree from Cornell University in 1950. Later, he graduated from Harvard Law School in 1953. He also studied international law at Georgetown University.
Military Service and Early Career
Richard Ottinger served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1957. He left the Air Force as a Captain. After his military service, he became a lawyer in New York. He worked in international and business law. From 1961 to 1964, he was one of the first staff members of the Peace Corps. He directed programs for the west coast of South America.
Richard Ottinger's Political Career
Richard Ottinger was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1964. He was a Democrat. He was re-elected two more times, serving until 1971.
Running for Senate
In 1970, he decided to run for United States Senate in New York. He left his House seat to do this. In that election, he ran against two other candidates. He lost the Senate race to James L. Buckley.
Returning to Congress
In 1972, Richard Ottinger tried to get his old congressional seat back but lost. However, he was successful in 1974. He was elected to the House from a different district. He was re-elected four more times, serving until 1985.
During his time in Congress, he helped create the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (ESC) in 1975. This group focused on environmental issues. It grew to include over 150 members of Congress.
Richard Ottinger's Later Life and Work
After leaving Congress in 1985, Richard Ottinger became a professor. He taught at the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. He started an environmental law program there. He also served as the law school's dean from 1994 to 1999. Today, he is known as the Dean Emeritus of the law school.
See also
- List of Jewish members of the United States Congress
