Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire) Gov. Bill Walker talks about his four years as governor during an interview on Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Former Gov. Walker has a new job

Anchorage law firm announces name change with the move

Former Gov. Bill Walker will join the Anchorage law firm Brena, Bell & Clarkson, according to a Friday release from the firm.

The moves comes with the announcement of a name change, according to the firm.

Attorney General Designee Kevin Clarkson is leaving the firm to go into public service, and Walker is joining the firm, so the firm’s name will be changed to Brena, Bell & Walker.

Walker, a lifelong Alaskan, earned a business degree from Lewis and Clark College in Portland, Oregon, and a Juris Doctorate degree from Seattle University School of Law, according to the release.

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Walker resides in Anchorage with his wife Donna. They have four children and five grandchildren.

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