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