Background
Straus, Douglas Charles was born on September 29, 1955 in Berkeley. Son of Alan Edward and Janice Louise (Meagher) Straus.
Straus, Douglas Charles was born on September 29, 1955 in Berkeley. Son of Alan Edward and Janice Louise (Meagher) Straus.
Northwestern University (Bachelor of Science, with highest distinction, 1977). Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (Juris Doctor, 1980). Winner, 1980 McBaine Moot Court Competition.
Member, Board of Directors, Rotary Club of Richmond, 1988-1990. Member, Board of Directors, Richmond Unified Education Fund, since 1983 (Vice President, 1984-1988. Treasurer, since 1988).
Working as a partner of NORRIS & NORRIS. Admitted to the bar, 1980, California and United States. District Court, Northern District of California. 1983, United States. District Court, Eastern District of California.
Board directors Ricmond Unified Education Fund, 1983-1994, vice president, since 1985. Member Contra Costa County Bar Association, California State Bar, Rotary (president Richmond club 1994-1995).