Background
Howard, Robert M. was born on August 31, 1959 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States.
Howard, Robert M. was born on August 31, 1959 in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States.
Tufts University (Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, magna cum laude, 1982). Duke University (Master of Business Administration, 1989. Juris Doctor, with honors, 1989).
Worked at Latham & Watkins (San Diego, California) specializing in Environmental Compliance and Litigation, Closure of Federal BRAC Facilities. Admitted to the bar, 1990, California. 1991, District of Columbia.
Tau Beta Pi.
Note Editor, Duke Law Journal, 1988-1989. Author: "The Negligent Commercial Transaction Tort: Imposing Common Law Liability on Merchants for Sales and Leases to Defective Customers," Duke Lord Justice 755, 1988. "Government Cost Recovery After the Cleanup: Do the Superfund Amendments Give the Environmental Protection Agency a License to Squander?" 42 Baylor L.R. 53, 1990.
Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Jerry East. Smith, United States.
Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. Member: San Diego County Bar Association.
Military: With United States. Marine Corps, 1982-1985.
Major, United States.
Marine Corps Reserve, 1985-1996 (Resident).
Member: San Diego County Bar Association. Military: With United States. Marine Corps, 1982-1985.
Major, United States.
Marine Corps Reserve, 1985-1996 (Resident).