W. L. Rivers Black

Background

Rivers Black, W. L. was born on September 2, 1952 in Biloxi, Mississippi, United States.

Education

University of Mississippi (B.P.A., 1974. Juris Doctor, 1977); University of Washington (Master of Laws in Marine Law, 1982). University of Brussels (Master of Laws in International Law, cum laude, 1983).

Career

Worked at Lane Powell Spears Lubersky Limited Liability Partnership (Seattle, Washington) specializing in International Practice, Maritime Law, Litigation, Insurance Coverage. Admitted to the bar, 1977, Mississippi. 1983, Washington.

Instructor, University of Maryland, 1979-1981.

Chairman, Asia-Pacific Lawyers Association Maritime Law Committee, 1986-1990.

Chairman, Seattle-King County Bar Association, Section on Maritime and Fisheries Law, 1986-1987. Chairman, Inter Pacific Bar Association.

Maritime Law Committee, 1990-1996. Editorial Board, Maritime Law Reporter, 1988—.

Member: The Maritime Law Association of the United States, Proctor.

Military: Commander, Judge Advocate General"s Corps, United States Naval Reserve.

Achievements

• W. L. Rivers Black has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: The Maritime Law Association of the United States, Proctor. Military: Commander, Judge Advocate General"s Corps, United States Naval Reserve.