About William

Will practices general business and corporate law, focusing on representing emerging and high-growth companies. He advises clients across an array of corporate matters, including entity formations, financings, M&A and corporate governance.

In law school, Will served as a student attorney in the Business Transactions Clinic and was co-president of the Social Enterprise & Startup Law Group.

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Admissions and credentials

  • Admitted to practice in New York only
  • Not admitted to practice in Florida

Education

  • New York University School of Law
    JD, 2023
  • Washington University in St. Louis
    BA, History and Finance

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