William Marler is the managing partner in the law firm of Marler Clark L.L.P., P.S., and contributes to the online team-taught food toxicology course, ANR 811 at Michigan State University. Mr. Marler earned his J.D. from the Seattle University School of Law in 1987. Marler also holds undergraduate degrees in Political Science, English, and Economics from Washington State University. Mr. Marler is a frequent speaker at high schools, colleges and law schools and spends several days per month helping companies avoid bacterial contamination through Outbreak Inc., a consulting firm formed in 1998. He is a board member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers, a member of the board of directors of Bainbridge Youth Services, and a member of the Children's Hospital Circle of Care.