Background
Johnston, William David was born on January 31, 1957 in Aberdeen, Maryland. Son of David Irvine and Nancy (Smith) Johnston.
Johnston, William David was born on January 31, 1957 in Aberdeen, Maryland. Son of David Irvine and Nancy (Smith) Johnston.
AB, Colgate University, 1979; Juris Doctor, Washington and Lee University, 1982.
Judicial law clerk to chief justice Daniel L. Herrmann, Delaware Supreme Court, Wilmington, 1982-1983; associate, Potter, Anderson and Corroon, Wilmington, 1983-1985; associate, Young, Conaway, Stargatt and Taylor, Wilmington, 1985-1989; partner, Young, Conaway, Stargatt and Taylor, Wilmington, since 1990.
Member choir, administrative board Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Wilmington, since 1970, chairman religion and race commission, 1987-1989. Committee chairman Boy Scouts of the United States troop 67, 1982-1985, Delaware Human Relations Commission, since 1986. Member American Bar Association, International Bar Association, American Judicature Society, Delaware State Bar Association (award for public service 1991), Sigma Chi (president Colgate University chapter 1984-1988), Phi Delta Phi, University and Whist Club (Board of Governors since 1990), Rodney Square (Wilmington) Club, Brandywine Country Club, Lincoln (Delaware) Club.
Married Mary Teresa Miller, May 29, 1983. Children: Ellen Christine, Amy Elizabeth.