Background
West, Mary Beth was born on November 20, 1944 in Wisconsin, United States.
West, Mary Beth was born on November 20, 1944 in Wisconsin, United States.
Bachelor with honors, University Michigan, 1966. Juris Doctor, Stanford University, 1972.
With Office Legal Advisory United States Department State, 1973-1975, 82-88, 92-96. With American Indian Lawyer Training Program, 1975-1978. With Office General Counsel, National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration United States Department Commerce, 1978-1982.
Deputy assistant secretary for oceans, fisheries & space, Bureau Oceans & International Environmental & Science Affairs United States Department State, Washington, 1995—2003. Professor, State Department chair Industrial College of Armed Forces, since 2003. Visiting professor University New Mexico School Law, 1988-1992.
Board directors, board visitors Stanford Law School, 1989-1991. Board directors Trinity Forum, 1989-1992, New Mexico Mediation Association, 1991-1992, Council on Ocean Law, 1992-1996, American Society international Law Committee on State Responsibility, 1992-1997. Advisory board University Virginia Center, since 2001.
Married W. Richard West Junior, June 29, 1968. Children: Amy Elizabeth, Benjamin Braden.