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William Johnson

King & Spalding

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Position: Partner
Rating:
  • Litigation Star
  • National Practice Area Star
Practice Areas:
White collar crime
Jurisdictions:
Profile

Bill Johnson represents entities and individuals in government investigations in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters, and resulting litigation. Bill also represents clients in data privacy and security matters, including counseling clients on cybersecurity risk disclosures and disclosure controls. Bill is a former federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he served as Chief of its Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. Bill is also a former Enforcement Division attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Mr. Johnson represents clients in investigations and litigation involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as other federal, state and local agencies. He also conducts internal investigations and advises clients on anti-corruption matters.


Education/Alumni: 

  • J.D., Washington College of Law 
  • B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University, cum laude 

 

Updated Sep 2024

Address:
1185 Avenue of the Americas, 34th Fl
New York, NY 10036
Tel:+1 212 556 2125 Email:Contact this practitioner Website:www.kslaw.com