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Staff Profile
Chief Administrative Hearing Officer

James McHenry

James McHenry was appointed Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (CAHO) in January 2021. During his career, he has served in multiple roles at the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and Social Security Administration.

CAHO McHenry earned a Bachelor of Science from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, a Master of Arts in political science from the Vanderbilt University Graduate School, and a Juris Doctor from the Vanderbilt University Law School.

Updated September 11, 2026