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
In office
1981–1986
President Ronald Reagan
Personal details
Born (1949-04-30) 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

  1. "Donald Ayer Birth Records". MooseRoots.com. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Jones Day – Donald B. Ayer". Jones Day. Retrieved June 9, 2015.
  3. "Donald B. Ayer". FindLaw. Retrieved June 9, 2015.


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