About William
Bill's practice experience encompasses the formation, regulation, and operation of banks and bank holding companies; securities offerings and reporting; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate governance matters pertaining to publicly-held companies. He has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law. Prior to joining the Firm, Bill served as vice president and general counsel/corporate secretary for one of North Carolina's multi-bank holding companies.
Bill's practice experience encompasses the formation, regulation, and operation of banks and bank holding companies; securities offerings and reporting; mergers and acquisitions; and corporate governance matters pertaining to publicly-held companies. He has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law. Prior to joining the Firm, Bill served as vice president and general counsel/corporate secretary for one of North Carolina's multi-bank holding companies.
Practice Areas
Case History
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
- Recognized: Financial Services Regulation Law
- Special Focus: Banking Operations
- Special Focus: Corporate Governance
- Special Focus: COVID-19
- Special Focus: Mergers & Acquisitions
- Special Focus: Regulatory
- Special Focus: Securities
- "Super Lawyer," Banking, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2020-2024
- "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2014
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2005-2024
