Background
Wallis, Richard James was born on June 24, 1954 in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. Son of O. Lee and Teresa Marie (Rigley) Wallis.
Wallis, Richard James was born on June 24, 1954 in Hagerstown, Maryland, United States. Son of O. Lee and Teresa Marie (Rigley) Wallis.
Duquesne University (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1976). University of Pittsburgh (Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, 1979). Member, Order of the Coif.
Member, 1977-1979 and Articles Editor, 1978-1979, University of Pittsburgh Law Review. Editor, Washington Antitrust Developments (Second), 1988. Co-editor, Washington Antitrust Law Developments Handbook, 1984-1985.
Associate Bogle & Gates, Professional limited liability company, Seattle, 1979—1986, member, since 1987, Chief Executive Officer, 1993—1999. Associate general counsel, litigation Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, since 1999.
Board directors Mount Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic Fund, 1994-2001, president, 1998-1999. Member American Bar Association (chairman antitrust section, 2004-2005), Federal Bar Association We. District Washington (president 1990-1991), Washington State Bar Association (chairman antitrust section 1989-1990, chairman disciplinary board 1996-1997), Greater Seattle Chamber of Chamber (board directors 1997-1999), Rotary, Sahalee Golf and Country Club, Columbia Tower Club (Seattle), Washington Athletic Club.
Married Leslie Wallis. Children: Rory Evan, Rebecca Erin, Ryan Christopher, Jake Riley.