Bachelor's in Political Science, Yale University; degree in Law, Boston University. Formerly: Partner, international law firm Davis Wright Tremaine, based in Seattle, helped US companies break into international markets; co-chaired China practice and active in government relations practice; two-term Governor, Washington: led 10 trade missions to Asia, Mexico and Europe; strengthened economic ties between China and Washington State; launched Washington's Competitiveness Council. Since March 2009, current position.