Bachelor's degree, University of Washington; doctorate in Law, Seattle University; Masters in International Law, Cambridge University. Experience as trade diplomat, legislative expert, private lawyer. 1977-81, Legal Adviser, US International Trade Commission; 1981-89, Legal Counsel, Committee on Ways and Means, US House of Representatives; 1989-93, US Ambassador and Permanent Representative to General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, Geneva; 1993-95, Deputy US Trade Representative, Washington; 1995-2002, resident partner, US law firm, Brussels; since 2002, current position.