Background
Backer, Thomas Eli was born on January 28, 1958 in Sanford, Florida, United States.
Backer, Thomas Eli was born on January 28, 1958 in Sanford, Florida, United States.
Reed College (Bachelor of Arts, 1981). University of Chicago (Juris Doctor, 1986). Staff Member, 1984-1985 and Managing Editor, 1985-1986, University of Chicago Law Review.
Law Clerk, Honorable Hans A. Linde, Oregon Supreme Court, 1986-1987. Environmental. Land Use and Administrative.
Law clerk to Honorary Hans A. Linde Oregon Supreme Court, 1986—1987. Partner, chair Policy and Infrastructure Department Preston Gates & Ellis LLP, Seattle.
Washington State Bar Association.