William K. Pao
About Will
Will is a trusted advisor and first-chair trial lawyer for global companies leading technological and financial innovation, operating in environments where the stakes are highest and the margin for error is zero. He guides clients through their most complex litigation and regulatory exposures and is widely regarded as a go-to attorney for emerging technologies, novel legal questions and cross-border disputes.
I help cutting-edge technology companies navigate the complex world of securities and financial regulations to protect their interests and achieve business success.
Admissions and credentials
- California
Rankings and accolades
Chambers USA: FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies – USA – Nationwide (2024 – 2025)
Benchmark Litigation: Litigation Star – Securities, Commercial, Banking and Financial Services (2024 – 2025)
The Legal 500 US: Securities Litigation: Defense (2020, 2023 – 2024)
The American Lawyer: West Trailblazers (2022)
Benchmark Litigation: Local Litigation Star – Financial Services, General Commercial, and Securities (2020 – 2023)
The Legal 500 US: General Commercial Disputes (2020)
Benchmark Litigation: 40 & Under Hot List – Financial Services, General Commercial, Securities (2018, 2019)
Benchmark Litigation: National Impact Case – US Supreme Court victory in Resh v. China Agritech, Inc. (2019)
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