Donald B. Ayer
| Donald B. Ayer | |
|---|---|
| United States Deputy Attorney General | |
|
In office 1989 – May 1990 | |
| President | George H. W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Harold G. Christensen |
| Succeeded by | William P. Barr |
| United States Attorney for the Eastern District of California | |
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In office 1981–1986 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
April 30, 1949 San Mateo, California |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Norton |
| Alma mater |
Stanford University Harvard University |
| Religion | Episcopalian |
Donald Belton Ayer (born April 30, 1949[1]) was the United States Deputy Attorney General from 1989 to May 1990, under Republican President George H.W. Bush.
Early life and career
Ayer graduated from Stanford University with a Bachelor of Arts in History in 1971, with great distinction. He then went to Harvard University, and graduated from there with a Master of Arts in American History in 1973, and received his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1975.[2] He then served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California from 1977-1980.
He was nominated by President Reagan to be the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California in 1981, and served from 1981-1986. He served as Principal Deputy Solicitor General of the United States from 1986-1988, and as Deputy Attorney General from 1989 until May 1990, when he was succeeded by William Barr.[3]
He became a lawyer in private practice after leaving government service, and is currently a partner at the prestigious law firm Jones Day.[2]
Personal life
Ayer has a wife, Anne, and two children.
References
- ↑ "Donald Ayer Birth Records". MooseRoots.com. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- 1 2 "Jones Day – Donald B. Ayer". Jones Day. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Donald B. Ayer". FindLaw. Retrieved June 9, 2015.