Background
Birdwell, William A. was born on December 16, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Wendell A. and Margaret Birdwell.
Birdwell, William A. was born on December 16, 1946 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Son of Wendell A. and Margaret Birdwell.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Oregon State University, 1969; Juris Doctor, U. Colorado, 1973.
Engineer, Hewlett-Packard, Loveland, Oregon, 1969-1970; associate, Chernoff and Vilhauer, Professional Corporation, Portland, 1973-1976; partner, Chernoff, Vilhauer et al., Portland, 1978-1986; partner, Spears, Lubersky et al., Portland, 1986-1990; partner, Lane Powell Spears Lubersky, Portland, 1990-1991; private practice, Portland, since 1991.
With United States National Guard, 1970-1976. Member American Bar Association, Oregon State Bar Association (chairman patent and trademark section 1981-1982), State Bar California (intellectual property section), Oregon Patent Law Association, Licensing Executives Society, Audio Engineering Society, World Affairs Council, American Intellectual Property Law Association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, City Club of Portland.
Married Susan M. Hess. Children: Brandon, Ashley.