Background
Leatherby, Joann was born on May 13, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Ralph William and Eleanor Augustine Leatherby.
Leatherby, Joann was born on May 13, 1955 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Daughter of Ralph William and Eleanor Augustine Leatherby.
Bachelor in English, Iowa Wesleyan College, 1977. Juris Doctor, University of California at Los Angeles, 1980.
Executive director, Women's Legal Clinic, Los Angeles, 1978-1981; vice president administration, UniCare Insurance, Irvine, California, 1981-1982; private practice, Newport Beach, California, 1982-1984; general counsel, Ricoh Electronics, Inc., Tustin, California, 1984-1988; director administration and legal department, Ricoh Electronics, Inc., Tustin, 1988-1989; senior director human resources department, Ricoh Electronics, Inc., 1989-1995. Board directors UniCare Finance Corporation, Irvine.
Board directors Children or Parents Emergency Service. Member California Women Lawyers Association, Orange County Bar Association.
Married Emroy L. Watson, October 1, 1983 (divorced 1988).