William James Roberts

Background

Roberts, William James was born on July 10, 1956 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Wesley Joseph and Jean Roberts.

Education

Bachelor in Economics, Yale University, 1978; Master of Arts in Economics, Yale University, 1978; Juris Doctor, University of Chicago, 1981.

Career

Attorney, unites states department Justice, Washington, 1981-1983; director special projects, Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, Washington, 1983-1985; counsel subcommittee on commerce and hazardous materials, United States House Representatives, Washington, 1985-1988; counsel commission on commerce, United States House Representatives, Washington, 1985-1988; administrative assistant to Republican James J. Florio, United States House Representatives, Washington, 1988-1990; legislation director, Environtl. Defense Fund, Washington, 1990-1996; director strategic commission, Environtl. Defense Fund, New York City, since 1996.

Achievements

• William James Roberts has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors League of Conservation Voters, Washington, 1990-1997.

Interests

• Avocation: sailing.

Connections

Married Cheryl Desiena, February 9, 1990;children: Amanda Louise, Emma Eve.

Father:

Wesley Joseph Roberts

Mother:

Jean Roberts

Spouse:

Cheryl Desiena

child:

Emma Eve Roberts

child:

Amanda Louise Roberts