W. L. Rivers Black III

Background

III, W. L. Rivers Black was born on September 2, 1952 in Biloxi, Mississippi, United States. Son of William L. Junior and Virginia B.

Education

BPA, U. Mississippi, 1974; Juris Doctor, U. Mississippi, 1977; Master of Laws in Marine Law, U. Washington, 1982; Master of Laws in International Law, U. Brussels, 1983.

Career

Instructor, U. Maryland., Scotland and Italy, 1978-1981; partner, Lane Powell Spears Lubersky, Seattle, since 1983.

Achievements

• W. L. Rivers Black III has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1977-1981, Morocco, Scotland. Captain Judge Advocate General Corps, United States Naval Reserve, since 1983. Member Seattle-King Bar Association (chair maritime section 1987-1988), Inter-Pacific Bar Association (chair maritime law committee 1994-1996), Asia-Pacific Lawyers Association (chair maritime committee 1986-1989), Maritime Law Association of the United States, Washington Athletic Club, Naval Club (London).

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Lisa A. Paige, February 25, 1981 (divorced). Children: Jordanna, Caitlin. Married Elaine Kusulos, April 25, 1993.

Children: Aristide, Hallie.

Father:

William L. B. Junior

Mother:

Virginia B.

Spouse:

Elaine Kusulos

Spouse:

Lisa A. Paige

child:

Caitlin III

child:

Jordanna III

child:

Hallie III

child:

Aristide III