Martha Williams (lawyer)
Martha Williams | |
|---|---|
 Williams in 2022 | |
| 18th Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service | |
| In office March 8, 2022 – January 20, 2025 | |
| President | Joe Biden |
| Preceded by | Aurelia Skipwith |
| Succeeded by | TBC |
| 24th Director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks | |
| In office 2017–2020 | |
| Governor | Steve Bullock |
| Preceded by | Jeff Hagener |
| Succeeded by | Henry Worsech |
| Personal details | |
| Education | University of Virginia (BA) University of Montana (JD) |
Martha Williams is an American attorney and government official who served as the 18th director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service from 2022 to 2025. She previously served as the 24th director of the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks from 2017 to 2020.[1]
Education
Williams graduated from Garrison Forest School in Owings Mills, Maryland,[2][3] then earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia and a Juris Doctor from the Alexander Blewett III School of Law at the University of Montana.[4]
Career
From 1998 to 2011, Williams served as legal counsel to the Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks. She has also served as deputy solicitor of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.[5] Williams worked as associate professor of law at the University of Montana and co-director of the university's Land Use and Natural Resources Clinic.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Williams Takes Over as Fish, Wildlife and Parks Director". Flathead Beacon. 2017-02-07. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ "Hall of Excellence". Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ^ Doyle, Michael (November 12, 2021). "FWS pick Martha Williams saddles up for a challenge". E&E News. Retrieved June 23, 2022.
- ^ Christian, Peter (14 January 2017). "UM Associate Law Professor Named Head of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks". Newstalk KGVO. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
- ^ "Williams nominated to lead US Fish and Wildlife Service". AP NEWS. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ "USFWS - Principal Deputy Director Martha Williams". www.fws.gov. Retrieved 2021-10-22.
- ^ "White House taps Martha Williams to head FWS". E&E News. 22 October 2021. Retrieved 2021-10-22.