Background
Heinz, Elise Brookfield was born on January 14, 1935 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Winfield Bernard and Rachel Edwards (Clarke) Heinz.
Heinz, Elise Brookfield was born on January 14, 1935 in Plainfield, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Winfield Bernard and Rachel Edwards (Clarke) Heinz.
Bachelor of Arts, Wellesley College, 1955; Bachelor of Laws cum laude, Harvard University, 1961.
Attorney firm, Fowler, Leva, Hawes & Symington, Washington, 1961-1964; individual practice law, Washington, 1964-1968; individual practice law, Arlington, Virginia, since 1968; member, Virginia House of Delegates, 1978-1982. Adjunct Professor Georgetown University Law Center, 1971-1972.
Member Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National History Park Commission, since 1982. Member American Bar Association, American Law Institute, National Women's Political Caucus.
Married James Edwin Clayton, 1961. Children: Jonathan Brown Clayton, David Lake Clayton.