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William G. Malley
- Chair, Firmwide Management Committee; Member, Firmwide Executive Committee
- Washington, D.C.
Bill has served as the firm’s managing partner since July 2019, guiding the firm through a period of historic change and growth.
Bill Malley applies his law firm leadership and management experience to advance the firm’s position as a trusted advisor to clients and uphold the firm’s culture of professional excellence, collaboration, and inclusivity.
During Bill’s tenure, the firm has opened new offices in Austin and London, while doubling its presence in New York and maintaining its dominant position in the Pacific Northwest. The firm has made major investments in key practice areas, including emerging company and venture capital; patent litigation; private equity and mergers and acquisitions; and white collar and securities litigation. In addition, the firm has consistently achieved strong financial results, while rising in many industry rankings and earning national accolades for client service, pro bono, diversity and inclusion, and workplace culture.
Before serving as managing partner, Bill served for nine years as office managing partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office and co-led the firm’s Infrastructure Development practice. He spent more than 25 years practicing at the intersection of environmental law and transportation, advising clients on a wide range of regulatory matters.
A graduate of Yale Law School, Bill also earned his M.S., with distinction, from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and his undergraduate degree from Harvard University. After graduating from law school, Bill clerked for the Hon. José Cabranes, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Education & Credentials
Education
- Yale Law School, J.D., Co-Editor-in-Chief, Yale Journal on Regulation, 1992
- London School of Economics and Political Science, M.Sc., Public Policy, with distinction, 1989
- Harvard University, A.B., magna cum laude, 1988
Bar and Court Admissions
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York
Related Employment
- Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Washington, D.C., Partner, 2000-2007
- Cutler & Stanfield LLP, Washington, D.C., Associate/Partner, 1993-2000
- Hon. José Cabranes, Chief Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, 1992-1993
Professional Recognition
Listed by Chambers USA as "America's Leading Lawyers" for Environment, 2015-2024
Ranked by Chambers USA as an "Eminent Practitioner," 2022-2024
Recipient, Burton Award for Legal Writing, 2017
Listed by Chambers USA as "America's Leading Lawyers" for Environment, 2015-2024
Impact
Professional Leadership
- American Bar Association, Section on Environment, Energy and Resources
- District of Columbia Bar Association, Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Section
- Transportation Research Board, Environmental Issues in Transportation Law Committee