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He met his future wife, Mary Maxwell, ’50, at the UW, and they married in 1951. In 1964, Gates co-founded a Seattle law firm that later became Preston, Gates & Ellis (now K&L Gates). Known for his integrity and intellect, he was a force in Seattle’s legal community.
Mary Maxwell Gates. Mary Gates, a member of the UW Board of Regents for eighteen years (1975-1993), was a leader who promoted voluntary service and philanthropy, both locally and nationally.
Sep 15, 2020 · A prominent Seattle lawyer with heavy civic and professional obligations, Mr. Gates Sr. had largely left to his wife, Mary, the duties of raising their two daughters and one son, Bill, who, all...
