William H. Howard TAFT

Background

TAFT, William was born on September 13, 1945 in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of William Howard and Barbara Hoult Bradfield.

Education

Yale University (Bachelor of Arts, 1966). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1969).

Career

Worked at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson (Washington, District of Columbia) specializing in International Trade and Transactions, Government Contracts. Admitted to the bar, 1970, District of Columbia. General Counsel, Department of Health, Education and Welfare, 1976-1977.

General Counsel, Department of Defense, 1981-1984.

Deputy Secretary of Defense, 1984-1989. United States. Ambassador to North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 1989-1992.

Author: "Recent Developments in Social Welfare Law and the Doctrine of Separation of Powers," Indiana Law Journal, 1977. Member: The District of Columbia Bar.

Achievements

• William H. Taft has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: The District of Columbia Bar.

Connections

Married Julia Vadala in 1974.

Father:

William Howard

Mother:

Barbara Hoult Bradfield

Spouse:

Julia Vadala