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William W. Lin

Of Counsel
Seattle

William Lin counsels clients on strategic business transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, investments, securities regulations compliance, and foreign and domestic transactional matters with a focus on China. 

Corporate Law

William advises individuals and organizations, from startups to large, publicly-traded companies on corporate and commercial law matters, including:

  • Contract negotiations;
  • Drafting and interpretation of business agreements;
  • Corporate formation and record-keeping;
  • Board and shareholder governance;
  • Licensing and distribution transactions; and
  • Various regulatory compliance issues.

He also acts as outside general counsel for privately held companies.

Professional Highlights

Professional Activities

Washington State Bar Association

Recognition & Accomplishments

Leadership Council on Legal Diversity, Fellow, 2015

Thomson Reuters, "Washington Rising Star," Washington Law and Politics, 2001

Board Memberships & Community Service

Humane Society for Seattle-King County

Robot Innovators of Tomorrow

Credentials 

Education

University of Iowa (J.D., with distinction, 1999)
Journal of Transnational Law and Contemporary Problems, Managing Editor, 1998-1999

University of Washington (B.A., with honors, 1994)

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin) - Fluent

Admissions

Washington