D.W. LAYTON

Layton's life has been a journey as adventurous as the stories he writes. Inspired by James Michener's The Drifters, he set out to explore the world after college, experiencing life as a vagabond. He ran with the bulls in Pamplona, stomped grapes in Greece, and pulled giant crab pots from the depths of the Bering Sea.

 

After law school, he attended Cambridge University, earning an advanced degree in international law. Layton spent over 35 years practicing international law, often representing governments in disputes at the World Trade Organization in Geneva.

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In addition to his legal career, Layton has always been passionate about the arts, even appearing in two operas at the Kennedy Center. He and his wife of over 45 years split their time between homes in Florida and the South of France, enjoying a life rich in culture and adventure.