William E Kalema
Associate, New York
William E Kalema
Associate, New York
William Kalema’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in a number of areas, including contracts, bankruptcy, and insurance disputes. He also represents companies and individuals in white collar investigations. Super Lawyers has named William as a 2021 Rising Star for Business Litigation in New York. He has also been recognized by the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch guide for white collar criminal defense in New York.
Prior to joining Cohen & Gresser, William was a litigation associate at Latham & Watkins LLP in New York. He previously worked as an analyst at Pan African Capital Group LLC in Washington, D.C.
William graduated from Yale Law School and served as Features Editor for the Yale Journal of International Law. As a Fulbright Scholar, he earned a Master of Philosophy in African Studies from Kings College, University of Cambridge. He received his Bachelor’s Degree, Phi Beta Kappa, from Northwestern University.
William Kalema’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation in a number of areas, including contracts, bankruptcy, and insurance disputes. He also represents companies and…
Education
Yale Law School (J.D. 2015); Kings College, University of Cambridge (M.Phil. 2012); Northwestern University (B.A., with honors, 2010)
Bar Admissions
New York State
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- Jonathan S. Abernethy – Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Thomas E. Bezanson – Commercial Litigation and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- Jason A. Brown – Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Mark S. Cohen – Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Mark Spatz – Product Liability Litigation – Defendants
- C. Evan Stewart – Litigation – Securities
- Luke Appling – Commercial Litigation and Litigation – Securities
- Sharon L. Barbour – Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- William E. Kalema – Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Alexandra K. Theobald – Commercial Litigation