Background
Bowden, William P. was born on February 29, 1944 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of W. Paul and Catherine (Porter) Bowden.
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Bowden, William P. was born on February 29, 1944 in East Orange, New Jersey, United States. Son of W. Paul and Catherine (Porter) Bowden.
AB, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1966. Juris Doctor, Columbia University, New York City, 1969.
Attorney Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York City, 1969-1975, 77-80. General counsel, secretary Alaska Interstate Company, Houston, 1976-1977. Associate general counsel Citicorp, New York City, 1980-1985.
Deputy general counsel Marine Midland Banks, Inc., 1985-1991. Chief counsel Office of Comptroller of Currency, United States Department Treasury, Washington, 1991-1994. General counsel Christian Science First Boston, Incorporated, New York York City, 1994-1996, Société Générale Americans, 1997—2001, Willis Group Holdings Ltd., New York City and London, 2001—2006.
Managing director Promontory Finance Group, LLC, New York City, 2006—2007. Senior consultant Regulatory Fundamentals Group LLC, since 2009.
Bar: New York.
Member American Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, Rockaway Hunting Club, Lawrence Beach Club, University Club, The Anglers Club of New York.
Married Margo Redman, June 8, 1968. Children: Jennifer Porter, Peter Chandler.