A 1970 graduate of Marquette University Law School,[1] Langley served as an assistant Milwaukee city attorney from 1971 to 1984.
[3] He also represented the Milwaukee Harbor Commission and oversaw cable television contract negotiations between the city and Warner Amex Communications Company.
[5] In 1984, Langley challenged Brennan and, after a highly contentious campaign, unseated him.
[6] Langley maintained a low public profile as City Attorney[1] and faced electoral opposition only three times.
In 2004, he handily defeated former Milwaukee County Supervisor Fred Tabak.