Welch III, Richard E.

Judicial Biography

Born:

Nov. 27, 1952, Hamilton, N.Y.

Year admitted to bar:

1978

Year appointed/elected:

1994, by Gov. William F. Weld

Background

Education:

Boston University School of Law, 1978
Lake Forest College, 1974

Participation as a Faculty Member or Lecturer:

Adjunct professor, New England School of Law.

Professional

Legal Employment History:

Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Massachusetts (1983-1994; chief, Economic Crimes Division, 1990-1994);
Associate, Choate, Hall & Stewart (1979-1983);
Law clerk, U.S. District Court Judge Raymond J. Pettine, District of Rhode Island (1978-1979).