Board Member
Mr. Terwilliger was Deputy Attorney General of the United States from 1991 to 1993.
As Deputy Attorney General, he served as the number two official and chief operating
officer of the Department of Justice. He was Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General
from 1990 to 1991, and a U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont from 1986 to 1991.
His public service career dates back to 1978 when he was appointed Assistant U.S. Attorney
for the District of Columbia.
Currently, Mr. Terwilliger is a senior partner and head of corporate defense and special
projects with White & Case LLP, of Washington DC, where he leads teams of lawyers on behalf
of major corporate clients, including oil companies. His experience in this capacity includes
representation of senior political officials and members of Congress in ethics, campaign finance
and other matters.
As Deputy Attorney General of the United States, Mr. Terwilliger prepared and presented the budget
for the Department of Justice and participated in Administration and Congressional budget proceedings.
He represented the Department and the Administration before Congress, news media and the public, as well
as being the Senior Department liaison to the White House, National Security Council, Cabinet officials
and agencies, members of Congress and foreign officials and organizations.
His business and financial experience includes matters of corporate governance, financial management and
controls, public relations and management of business projects and initiatives.
Mr. Terwilliger has in-depth experience with diverse economic matters including crude oil valuation and
pricing, oil and gas royalty practices, specialized securities and derivatives, construction financing,
credit facility practices and devices, and public and private markets.