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William E. Lawler, III
William E. Lawler, III
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Biography
Bill's practice focuses on white collar criminal issues, government investigations, and litigation growing out of such matters. He is involved in trial work, grand jury proceedings, congressional and other governmental investigations, as well as clients' own internal investigative efforts.
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Representative Experience
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- Represent international company and its U.S. affiliates in ongoing antitrust investigations being conducted by U.S. and foreign government agencies. The investigations involve allegations of cartel activity and price fixing in the worldwide air and ocean freight market. Key issues include evaluation of relevant markets, value of commerce, and possible damage issues
- Represented foreign corporation in U.S. Department of Justice investigation of criminal international antitrust violations including price fixing and global market allocation. Client was not charged and ancillary civil litigation was resolved favorably
- Represent individuals and companies in Congressional investigations, including baseball steroid issues, federal campaign financing issues, and public corruption investigations
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Education and Professional Background
- Georgetown Law, J.D. cum laude, 1985
- University of Notre Dame, B.A. English and Government cum laude, 1982
- Admitted to practice: Maryland, 1985; District of Columbia, 1986; U.S. District Courts for District of Columbia, Maryland, Southern District of Texas, Eastern District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia, Second and Fifth Circuits
- Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, 1989 - 1996
Professional Recognition
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- Euromoney's Benchmark Litigation - Local Litigation Star: District of Columbia, 2012
- Recognized in Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers, 2007, 2009 - 2012
- The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers in business crime, 2009
Activities and Affiliations
- President: Bar Association of the District of Columbia, 2002 - 2003; Chair: Young Lawyers Section, 1994 - 1995; Board of Directors: 1993 - present
- Member: American Bar Association House of Delegates, 1992 - 1993, 2001 - 2004
Publications and Presentations
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- “'Half-Measures' Lead to Large Fines: RAE Systems Held Liable for Activities of Subsidiaries’ Joint-venture Partners," V&E Foreign Corrupt Practices Act E-communication, December 28, 2010 (co-author)
- "Watch What You Say: European Court of Justice Limits Privilege for In-House Counsel," Antitrust News & Notes, October 2010 (co-author)
- "Expanded Disclosure Requirements for Oil, Gas, and Mining Companies," V&E Financial Reform Update E-communication, August 19, 2010 (co-author)
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2200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 500 West
Washington, DC 20037-1701
Tel +1.202.639.6676
Fax +1.202.879.8876
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