The renowned author of the New York Times bestseller Vernon Can Read, on his best speeches and the great tradition of African American oratory
About the Author, Vernon Jordan, Jr. Vernon
Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. is a senior managing director of Lazard Frères & Co. LLC in New York. He was previously president and chief executive officer of the National Urban League, executive director of the United Negro College Fund, Inc., and director of the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council. He served as chairman of the Clinton Presidential Transition Team in 1992 and is senior counsel at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP.
