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Bill Gates, Sr., brings a distinguished career in law and many years of public service to his role as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the world's largest foundation with an endowment of approximately $28.8 billion granted by Mr. Gates' son Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife, Melinda. Mr. Gates earned his bachelor's and law degrees from the University of Washington following three years of U.S. Army service in World War II. He is known as a champion for causes that have ranged from protecting affirmative action, to providing legal services to the poor, to funding law school scholarships for students of color. He has served as trustee, officer and volunteer for more than two dozen Northwest organizations, including the Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce and King County United Way. | 