Background
Chellis, Eugene Clifton was born on January 10, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Allen Golden and Lenella Marion (Hitchman) Chellis.
Chellis, Eugene Clifton was born on January 10, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas, United States. Son of Allen Golden and Lenella Marion (Hitchman) Chellis.
Bachelor with honors, Walla Walla College, 1976; Juris Doctor, Yale University, 1980.
Associate, Perkins Coie and predecessor firm Perkins, Coie, Stone, Olson & Williams, Seattle and Washington, District of Columbia, 1980-1987; partner, Perkins Coie, Seattle, 1987-1990; vice president, Gilbert & Associations, Pacific Palisades, California and Seattle, since 1990.
Cooperating attorney American Civil Liberties Union, Seattle, 1982-1990, board directors, 1984-1985, 88-91. Trustee Puget Sound Cooperative Federation, Seattle, 1981-1982. Board directors New Savoy Theatre, Seattle, since 1992.
Member American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, Seattle-King County Bar Association (judiciary and courts committee 1980-1990, legislation committee 1987-1990), District of Columbia Bar Association, Northwest Women's Law Center.
Married LaNelle Rhondda Rees. 1 child, Aubrie Heather.