William D.

Hall, III

With more than a decade of experience, Will has represented private and public clients in cases involving state procurements/bid protests, state licensing, and administrative rules/rulemaking, among other issues. He has also served as lead counsel in a broad range of state and federal trial court cases involving business disputes and civil matters and has a strong record of success arguing cases before state courts of appeal.

Will also advises clients on ongoing administrative and legal compliance matters. He represents clients before state regulators in connection with obtaining necessary approvals and waivers, developing administrative guidance, and helping businesses, associations, and individuals navigate complex regulatory environments. Will has extensive experience assisting clients in highly regulated and emerging industries, including gaming, medical marijuana, and the name, image, and likeness (NIL) market for college athletes. He counsels clients on NIL issues such as athlete contracting, employment questions, Title IX considerations, transfer portal impacts, enforcement trends, athletic department structure, and other matters at the forefront of college athletics.

Will has vast experience advising clients on state licensure and bid submission issues, including matters involving gaming and other highly regulated industries. He helps ensure that clients are positioned to defend the award, or challenge the denial, of a license or contract. Well versed in the review and analysis of published specifications, he provides strategic guidance on the viability of challenges to such specifications and helps clients conform their applications or bids to an agency’s criteria or parameters.