Background
Baker, William Thompson was born on January 19, 1944 in New York City. Son of William Thompson and Elizabeth Baker.
Baker, William Thompson was born on January 19, 1944 in New York City. Son of William Thompson and Elizabeth Baker.
Bachelor cum laude, Yale University, 1965; Juris Doctor, University of Virginia, 1968.
Associate, Thelen, Reid & Priest (formerly known as Reid & Priest), New York City, 1968-1974; Partner, Thelen, Reid & Priest (formerly known as Reid & Priest), New York City, since 1975; managing partner, Thelen, Reid & Priest (formerly known as Reid & Priest), New York City, 1986-1987; member Executive Committee, Thelen, Reid & Priest (formerly known as Reid & Priest), New York City, 1980-1982, 86-91; chairman of the executive committee, Thelen, Reid & Priest (formerly known as Reid & Priest), New York City, 1990-1991. Chairman Utility/Energy Superior vena cava syndrome Group, since 1991. Chairman legal committee Edison Electric Institute, since 1997.
Trustee Episcopal School in City of New York, 1969-1971. Member American Bar Association (chairman subcommittee public utility law since 1990), New York CountyLawyers Association, Association Bar City New York, Union Club New York City, Yale Club New York City, New York Anglers Club.
Children: Alice Whetherly, Richard Cass, Heather Thompson.