William represents defendants and plaintiffs before federal district courts, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, the International Trade Commission, and the Federal Circuit involving a wide array of technologies including wearables, medical devices, data encryption, biometrics, robotic surgery, web technology, and mechanical devices and systems.

William is experienced at all stages of patent litigation from pre-suit investigations through trial. His experience includes motion practice, pre-trial and post-trial briefing, fact and expert discovery, taking and defending depositions, and arguing in court including Markman hearings and at trial.

Prior to joining Latham, William worked at a patent litigation boutique. During his time there he represented clients across various forums, securing favorable verdicts and settlements.

William is a registered patent attorney and has experience drafting and prosecuting patents across a range of industries.

William earned his JD from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he served on the managing board for the Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Journal.

Before attending law school William worked at a global consulting firm. There, he specialized in evaluating and proposing energy efficiency regulations as well as advising clients on emerging technology strategy.

William’s recent experience includes representing:

  • Apple in multiple cases including wearables (Masimo Corporation, D. Del.) as well as iPhone encryption technology (Identity Security LLC, E.D. Tex.)*
  • IBM in multiple litigations involving foundational web technology*
  • A leading medical device company in a patent litigation suit involving robotic surgery and endoscopy*
  • A Sing Sing Correctional Facility prisoner, pro bono, in a constitutional rights case*

*Matter handled prior to joining Latham

Bar Qualification

  • New York

Education

  • JD, University of Virginia School of Law, 2019
    Managing Board, Asst. Programs Editor, Virginia Sports & Entertainment Law Journal
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Virginia, 2014
    with distinction