Education
  • J.D., Southern Methodist University
  • School of Law Master in Professional Accounting, University of Texas at Austin
  • B.B.A. Accounting, University of Texas at Austin

Profile

As CBIZ CPAs General Counsel, Bill provides comprehensive legal support and guidance to CBIZ CPAs executive leadership and board of directors, as well as to its offices around the country. This includes advising on professional liability, contract, employment, governance, M&A, and regulatory matters, as well as collaborating with business leaders to improve internal processes and risk mitigation. Bill is also a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee.

Bill has both an accounting and law background. Previously, Bill was at Baker Botts LLP in Dallas, Texas, where he represented accounting firms in actions involving audit, tax and consulting services, as well as regulatory matters. He also served as an enforcement attorney with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and as Vice President and Associate General Counsel of a $1.5 billion leading provider of financial, property, and consumer information and analytics. Bill is also a CPA and formerly worked as an auditor at a Big Four firm.

Bill received his J.D. from Southern Methodist University School of Law and
is B.B.A. in accounting and Master in Professional Accounting degrees from the University of Texas at Austin.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants