A Lion Where There Were Lambs
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Product Details
Publisher: Forseti Books
Release Date: April 26, 2019
Formats: Paperback, Ebook, Audiobook
ISBN: PB: 978-1-7328912-0-3; EB: 978-1-7328912-1-0; AB: 978-1-7328912-2-7
Trim: 6 x 9
Page Count: 356
The Quest for Truth, Justice, and the Rule of Law in the Pacific Northwest
Bill Erxleben
The true story of a crusading lawyer willing to risk his career and reputation in some of the most famous cases in Pacific Northwest history
Referred to by a political commentator as “Front Page Bill” for his headline-making exploits, Bill Erxleben was an anti-corruption federal prosecutor, consumer protection and environmental champion. He would take on vested interests and the federal bureaucracy and win national acclaim for his zealous commitment to the public interest. Politicians and industry representatives upset with his outspoken manner and vigorous enforcement of the law, called for his dismissal three times, including several requests that went all the way to the White House and Congress.
In A Lion Where There Were Lambs, Erxleben discloses new revelations and compelling details about some of the most famous, headline-breaking legal cases in the Pacific Northwest. This fascinating story is packed with regional history, national intrigue, and lessons from the past that directly apply to today’s current events. In the era of fake news, untruthfulness, and dissembling by government, Americans must learn from history and exercise moral responsibility by speaking out to preserve the common good and our democratic institutions.
About the Author
Bill Erxleben was a former Washington State assistant attorney general, executive assistant United States attorney for the Western District of Washington, and Seattle regional director of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). For his service at the Federal Trade commission he was given their Award for Distinguished Service, the agency’s highest honor.
An award-winning teacher, Erxleben taught at the University of Washington’s Graduate School of Business. In private law practice he was a partner in two Seattle law firms, Foster Pepper and Lane Powell. He served as president and CEO of Data I/O Corporation, a Nasdaq-listed technology company based in Redmond, Washington, and as chairman of the board of Advanced Digital Systems, a privately held Bellevue, Washington, technology start-up.