Background
III, William Ernest Lenz, was born on June 26, 1950 in Suffern, New York, United States. Son of William Ernest and Elizabeth L.
III, William Ernest Lenz, was born on June 26, 1950 in Suffern, New York, United States. Son of William Ernest and Elizabeth L.
Bachelor magna cum laude, Amherst College, 1973. Master of Arts, University Virginia, 1974. Doctor of Philosophy, University Virginia, 1980.
Bar: Texas 1976, United States District Court (southern district) Texas 1977, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit) 1977, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit) 1981, Supreme Court of the United States Court 1981, United States District Court (western district) Texas 1982, United States District Court (eastern district) Texas 1986, United States District Court (northern district) Texas 1993. Association Sewell & Riggs, Houston, 1976-1982, partner, 1982-1989, shareholder, 1990-1994. Partner Strasburger & Price, Limited liability partnership, Houston, 1994.
Executive editor Washington and Lee Law Review, 1976.
Contributor articles to law journals Active Houston Young Men's Christian Association, Amnesty International United States of America, American Red Cross.
Member American Law Institute, Texas Association Defense Counsel, Defense Research Institute, Product Liability Advisory Council, Houston Bar Foundation, College of State Bar ofTex., Texas Board Legal Specialization (certified civil trial lawyer, personal injury trial lawyer), United States Cycling Federation, Sierra.
Married Melanie Ann McDonald, October 30, 1993. Children: Elizabeth Clark, Emily Robin, Katherine Anne.