William Chambers

## Professional Characteristics

### Affiliation(s)

Chambers Ridgewell & Blackwell (Lawfirm), Cerberus, US Congress (formerly), South Carolina State Legislature (Formerly)

### Occupation(s)

Lawyer, Congressman (formerly), State Legislature (formerly)

## Personal Details

### Relatives

Ethan Chambers (Son), Wesley Chambers (son), Warren Blackwell (nephew)

## Background

William Chambers is accomplished politician and lawyer. He was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives just out of law school at the age of 25, and later went on to serve as a United States Congressman. Frustrated with the lack of progress government could make he ended his political career to go into law to the surprise of the citizens of his state who all but expected a run for Governor.

The Chambers, Ridgewell, and Blackwell Law firm quickly grew into prominence. It began lobbying activities in 1993 on behalf of Stabilize International. Upon acquisition of Stabilize International by Cerberus Contracting (a private military organization William helped found) the firm began lobbying on behalf of Cerberus.

## Biography

William Chamber was born in Charleston, South Carolina to a wealthy family in 1953. His roots traced back to the original settlers of the town, and thus he received a world class private education. His father was a successful doctor and his mother a stay at home mom.

### South Carolina State House of Representatives

At the age of 25 William Chambers was fresh out of law school, but he was a pragmatic individual with a powerful family name. At the behest of the local Republican party he was for the South Carolina General Assembly being elected to its lower house in 1978. He served with distinction for 2 terms (4 years) before being urged to move on to a higher calling.

### United States Congress

In 1982 William rode the red wave brought by President Ronald Reagan. He was elected to the United States Congress having received over 60% of the vote in his 'blue' district. He served in congress for 3 terms (6 years) and received a no nonsense reputation. This earned him the position of chairman of the powerful 'House Foreign Relations Committee' and a position on the 'House Armed Forces Committee.'

During his third term he announced he would not be seeking reelection. Many began to speculate the widely popular congressman was preparing for shot at the governors mansion. Citizens hopes were quickly dashed when public record showed that Congressman Chambers was actually preparing to open a private law firm.

### Chambers, Ridgewell, & Blackwell

In 1989, at the age of 36, William entered private practice. Quickly gaining two partners the 'Chambers, Ridgewell, Blackwell' law firm was born. It representative high profile individuals in a wide variety of case types, and even began lobbying activities in 1993. Under Williams leadership the firms reputation soared and became a power institution.

### Post 9/11

Following the devastating attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 William was devastated. Stacey Blackwell, one of his partners as well as his sister, perished in the attack. He moved to Los Santos to watch over her children. Shortly after he personally funded Aaron Spyker's efforts to start a private military organization known as Cerberus Contracting. He helped Spyker navigate a hostile take over of one of his own clients company, Stabilize International. Chambers, Ridgewell, & Blackwell now lobbies on behalf of Cerberus.

## Personality

William Chambers is quiet and pragmatic man. He has a hardliner attitude and plans everything 5 moves ahead. He is, however, charming and pragmatic when he needs to be. After all you do not win a campaign for public office by keeping your mouth shut.