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          William I. Althen
    William I. Althen
 William I. Althen - Commissioner
          
                    William I. Althen
          

                    Commissioner
          
                    (202) 434-9951
        Education
              Georgetown University (J.D.) 1971
Georgetown University (A.B.) 1968
          
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                        March 2019 to Present
            Commissioner Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
                        August 2018 to March 2019
            Counsel Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
                        January 2017 to August 2018
            Acting ChairmanFederal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
                        August 2013 to January 2017
            CommissionerFederal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission
                        2004 to 2010
            Of CounselOgletree Deakins Law Firm
                        2003 to 2009
            Adjunct ProfessorGeorge Mason University
                        1981 to 2003
            Founder & Managing Partner Heenan, Althen & Roles Law OfficeWashington, D.C.

                    Professional Affiliations
              Member, District of Columbia State Bar
 
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