Background
Ward, Erica Anne was born on October 20, 1950 in Okiyama, Japan. Daughter of Robert Edward and Constance Regina Ward.
Ward, Erica Anne was born on October 20, 1950 in Okiyama, Japan. Daughter of Robert Edward and Constance Regina Ward.
Bachelor, Stanford University, 1972. Juris Doctor, University of Michigan, 1975.
Bar: California 1975, District of Columbia 1976, United States Court Appeals (5th and District of Columbia circuits) 1977, Temporary Emergency Court Appeals 1983, Michigan 1989. Association Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering, Washington, 1975-1977;staff counsel United States Senate Ethics Committee, Washington, 1977-1978. Executive assistant general counsel Department Energy, Washington, 1978-1979, counsellor to deputy secretary, 1980.
Associate director energy and natural resources, domestic policy staff White House, Washington, 1980-1981.
Of counsel Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Washington, 1981-1987, partner, 1987. Adjunct Professor law University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1984-1985.
Member American Bar Association, Women"s Bar Association District of Columbia.
Married Ralph Joseph Gerson, May 20, 1979. Children: Stephanie Claire, Madeleine Ward Gerson.