AKA William Duane Benton

Born: 8-Sep-1950
Birthplace: Springfield, MO

Gender: Male
Religion: Baptist [1]
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Judge

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: 8th Circuit Court of Appeals

Military service: US Navy Reserve (1972-2002, Capt.); US Navy (judge advocate, 1975-79)

    University: BA, Northwestern University (1972)
    Law School: JD, Yale Law School (1975)
    University: MBA, University of Memphis (1979)
    Law School: LLM, University of Virginia School of Law (1994)
    Administrator: Regent, Central Missouri State University (1987-89)
    Professor: Adjunct, Westminster College (1998-2004)
    Professor: Adjunct, University of Missouri School of Law (1998-2004)

    US Appeals Court Judge, 8th Circuit (2004-)
    Missouri State Supreme Court Chief Justice (1997-99)
    Missouri State Supreme Court Justice (1991-2004)
    Missouri State Official Director of Revenue, Missouri Dept. of Revenue (1989-91)
    Congressional Staff Admin. Asst. to Rep. Wendell Bailey (1981-82)
    Yale Law Journal Managing Editor
    American Bar Association
    American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
    American Legion
    Missouri Bar Association
    National Society of Public Accountants
    Navy League
    Phi Beta Kappa Society
    United Way Jefferson City Board
    Veterans of Foreign Wars

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