Background
Jefferson, William L. was born on March 14, 1947 in Lake Providence, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Jefferson, William L. was born on March 14, 1947 in Lake Providence, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Southern University (Bachelor of Arts, with highest honors in Political Science and English, 1969). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1972). Law Clerk to the Honorable Alvin B. Rubin, United States.
District Judge, Eastern District of Louisiana.
Member, Louisiana State Senate, since 1980.
United States Court Appeals law clerk lawyer legislative assistant, to Sen. Johnston state senior, 1981-1990; member 102nd-105th Congreses 2nd district Louisiana, United States Ho Representatives, since 1991. Member Ways and Means Committee, Democratic Steering Committee, subcommittee Human Resources and Trade.
Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. The District of Columbia Bar. National Bar Association.
Louis A. Martinet Legal Society.
Litigation, Municipal Law and Public Finance.