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William Clarkson is a counsel in King & Spalding’s Government Advocacy practice in Washington, D.C. His practice is focused on congressional and government investigations, and legislative and policy issues. William advises clients on anticipating and responding to congressional committee requests and subpoenas, and preparing for congressional oversight hearings. He also advises clients in federal agency investigations and on compliance with environmental, health, and safety (EHS) regulations.
William joined King & Spalding in 2007, after working in the U.S. Senate for 7 years. As a Legislative Assistant to Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), William advised the Senator on transportation appropriations and policy issues, including surface transportation and FAA reauthorization legislation. William also handled transportation-related homeland security issues for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Credentials
J.D., Catholic University of America
A.B., Duke University
District of Columbia
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Press Release
December 6, 2018
King & Spalding Elects 30 New Partners and Promotes 11 Counsel Across 10 Offices
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Client Alert
May 6, 2020
Congressional Oversight of COVID-19 Serological Testing
Client Alert
April 27, 2020
With New Select Investigative Subcommittee, House Democrats Double Down on COVID-19 Oversight
Client Alert
April 27, 2020
Healthcare Provider Stimulus: Update on Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
News
Press Release
December 6, 2018
King & Spalding Elects 30 New Partners and Promotes 11 Counsel Across 10 Offices
Insights
Client Alert
May 6, 2020
Congressional Oversight of COVID-19 Serological Testing
Client Alert
April 27, 2020
With New Select Investigative Subcommittee, House Democrats Double Down on COVID-19 Oversight
Client Alert
April 27, 2020
Healthcare Provider Stimulus: Update on Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
News
Press Release
December 6, 2018
King & Spalding Elects 30 New Partners and Promotes 11 Counsel Across 10 Offices
Credentials
J.D., Catholic University of America
A.B., Duke University
District of Columbia