Background
III, Lewis Franklin Powell was born on September 14, 1952 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Lewis F. Junior and Josephine (Rucker) P.
III, Lewis Franklin Powell was born on September 14, 1952 in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Son of Lewis F. Junior and Josephine (Rucker) P.
Bachelor, Washington & Lee University, 1974; Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1978.
Law clerk to judge, United States District Court (eastern district), Richmond, 1978-1979; from associate to partner, Hunton & Williams, Richmond, since 1979. President young lawyers conference Virginia State Bar, 1986-1987.
Board of directors William Byrd Cmty. House, Richmond, 1982-1987, Boys Club of Richmond, 1984-1990, Maymont Foundation, Richmond, 1987-1992, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, 1989-1996. Member Richmond Bar Association (chairman improvement justice committee 1982-1983), 4thCir.
Judicial Conference, American Law Institute.
Married Lisa T. LaFata. Children: Emily, Hannah, Luke.