Background
Stephens, William Taft was born on December 3, 1943 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Roy Carl and Mary Frances (Taft) Stephens.
Stephens, William Taft was born on December 3, 1943 in Huntsville, Alabama, United States. Son of Roy Carl and Mary Frances (Taft) Stephens.
Bachelor of Science in Aero Engineering, Auburn University, Alabama, 1966. Juris Doctor, Harvard University, 1969.
Engineer trainee National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Marshall Spaceflight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, 1963-1965, 67. Propulsion engineer Boeing Company, 1966. Associate Kenyon & Kenyon, New York City, 1969-1970, Sullivan & Cromwell, New York City, 1970-1973.
Chief civil division State of Alabama Atty General' General’ s Office, Montgomery, 1973-1980. General counsel Retirement Systems of Alabama, 1980-1998, since 2000, deputy director, counsel, 1998—2000. Special counsel Alabama Legislature, 1976-1977, 1983.
Member permanent Study Commission of State Judicial System, 1977-1980. Adjunct professor Auburn University, Montgomery, 1979-1981. Member Auburn University Research Council, 1997—2000.
Member dean's council Auburn University College Liberal Arts, 1997-2000.
Candidate for State Attorney General, 1978. Member Auburn University Engineering Council, since 1981. Coach Little League Baseball, Montgomery, 1979-1999.
Board directors Boys and Girls Clubs of Montgomery, 1985-1982, United States Airways, New Water St. Corporation. Trustee American Village Citizenship Trust. Member National Association Public Pension Attorneys (executive committee 1989-1995. president 1993-1995), Alabama Bar Association, Montgomery County Bar Association, Auburn University Bar Association (treasurer since 1983), Auburn University Alumni Association.