Overview
Will is a partner in Honigman’s Chicago office where his practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. He has tried a wide array of cases in state and federal courts across the United States and has substantial experience in international and domestic arbitration. Will’s clients include manufacturers, professional services firms, energy companies and private equity firms.
Will has served as first chair in high stakes trials and is called upon by clients across numerous industries to manage a variety of claims, including breach of contract, trade secret, trademark, false advertising and fraud claims.
Will is one of the founding partners of Honigman's Chicago office and is the Chicago office general counsel.
Services
Practice Areas
Industries
Experience
Representative Matters
- Represented a Japanese manufacturer in breach of contract and indemnity claims relating to the global recall of products by an automotive manufacturer.
- Represented private equity firm in claims against seller of technology services company for fraud, breach of warranty and indemnity.
- Represented energy company in breach of contract and warranty claims against supplier of equipment for nuclear facility.
- Represented manufacturer in trademark, trade secret, false advertising and tortious interference claims against competitor and executives.
- Represented professional services firm in breach of fiduciary duty and fraud claims.
- Representing sporting goods company in trade secret and contract claims against supplier.
- Represented Indian manufacturer in fraud and breach of contract claims relating to the sale of a business.
- Representing companies in various class actions based on alleged privacy violations and false advertising.
Credentials
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
- cum laude
- Journal of International Law, Associate Editor
Indiana University, B.A.
- magna cum laude; Balfour Scholar; Phi Beta Kappa
Admissions
- Illinois
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (Trial Bar)
Recognition
Awards
- Illinois Super Lawyers, 2015-2024
- Recognized as a Rising Star, 2008-2014
- Law Bulletin Media
- Leading Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, 2016-2017, 2022-2024
- Leading Lawyers, Copyright & Trademark Law, 2016-2017, 2022-2024
- Leading Lawyers, Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law, 2016-2017, 2022-2024
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2024
- Recognized in practice area of Trademark Law
Professional & Community Involvement
American Bar Association
- Section of Intellectual Property Law
- Section of Litigation