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ERIC D. EBERHARD, NEW CHAIR OF THE UDALL FOUNDATION

Eric D. Eberhard has been elected as the chair of the board of trustees of the Udall Foundation. In October 2011, Eberhard, a member of the board since 2000, succeeded Terrence L. Bracy, who chaired the board for the last 17 years.

“Eric has made enormous contributions to the Udall Foundation since he joined the board,” said Ellen Wheeler, executive director of the Foundation. “As the Udall Foundation matures and develops, the experience and leadership Eric brings will ensure that we continue to expand our impact around the country.”

“Eric is an old friend and a great advocate for Native Americans,” said Senator John McCain. “I look forward to working with him as he continues the great legacy of Morris Udall.”

In December 2000, the U.S. Senate confirmed President Clinton’s appointment of Eberhard to the board of trustees of the Udall Foundation. President Bush nominated him for a second term on the board in 2005, and he was confirmed by the Senate in 2006. During his time on the board, Eberhard has played a leading role in furthering the mission of the Foundation. From 2001 to 2011, he chaired the Udall Foundation’s board committee on the Native Nations Institute.

Eberhard is a Distinguished Indian Law Practitioner in Residence at the Law School at Seattle University. From 1995 to 2009, he was a partner in the Seattle office of Dorsey and Whitney LLP. He received his B.A. degree from Western Reserve University in 1967, a J.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1970, and an LL.M. from George Washington University in 1972. Continue reading →