Background
Walker, William Nickerson was born on April 3, 1938 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Albert Nickerson and Helen Faye (Jackson) Walker.
Walker, William Nickerson was born on April 3, 1938 in Newton, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Albert Nickerson and Helen Faye (Jackson) Walker.
Bachelor cum laude, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, 1960; Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1963.
Associate, Price, Cushman, Keck & Mahin, Chicago, 1963-1969; chief evaluation and planning, Office Legal Services Office of Economic Opportunity, Washington, 1969-1970; special counsel, Office Legal Services Office of Economic Opportunity, Washington, 1970; acting deputy general counsel, Office Legal Services Office of Economic Opportunity, 1970-1971; deputy director, White House Office Consumer Affairs, 1971-1972; general counsel, Cost of Living Council, Washington, 1972-1974; general counsel, Federal Energy Office, Washington, 1974; director Presidential Personnel Office, White House, 1974-1975; ambassador, deputy special representative for trade negotiations, Geneva, Switzerland, 1975-1977; counsel, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie & Alexander, New York City, 1977-1978; partner, Mudge, Rose, Guthrie & Alexander, New York City, since 1978.
Founder, president Chicago Lions Rugby Football Club, 1963-1965. Founder, executive secretary Midwest Rugby Football Union, Chicago, 1963-1965. Member American Bar Association, New York Bar Association, District of Columbia Bar Association, Council on Foreign Relations, Council American Ambassadors, Psi Upsilon.
Clubs: Mystical Seven, Larchmont Yacht, Winged Foot Golf.
Married Janet Mason Smith, June 21, 1961. Children: Gilbert Nickerson, Helen Anne, Joanna Smith.