Background
Leland Williams, John was born on January 24, 1957 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States.
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John Leland Williams
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Education
Washington University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1979). Northwestern University (Master of Arts, 1984). Hastings College of the Law, University of California (Juris Doctor, 1987).
Career
Worked at Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal (San Francisco, California) specializing in Litigation, Appellate Practice, Insurance. Admitted to the bar, 1987, California. Best Brief, Best Oral Argument, Best Overall Performance, David East. Snodgrass Moot Court Competition, 1985-1986.
Quarterfinalist, National Moot Court Competition, 1986-1987.
Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law. Author: "Shedding Light on Extrinsic Evidence and the Interpretation of Insurance Contracts," 15 Insurance Litigation Reporter 8, August 1993.
"Bank of the West: A Triumph of Common Sense," Underwriters" Report, August 20, 1992 (with Paul East. B. Glad). Member: State Bar of California (Member, Committee on History of Law in California, 1989-1991).
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Member: State Bar of California (Member, Committee on History of Law in California, 1989-1991).
