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William F Lee

William F Lee

USA 2026

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About

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Bill Lee is a leading trial and appellate lawyer and intellectual property litigator who has represented a variety of technology-focused clients for more than 40 years. Mr. Lee has tried more than 200 cases to verdict and argued more than 100 cases to the Court of Appeals of the Federal Circuit and other appellate courts. Those have included some of the highest profile cases of the last decade.

Mr. Lee has acted as lead trial counsel for Apple Inc. in the "smart phone war" litigations; in several cases between Apple, Intel and Qualcomm; and in a number of other federal court cases involving genetically engineered products, laser optics, video compression, cellular communications, remote data storage, secure Internet communications, pharmaceutical products, high-speed chromatography and medical devices. Mr. Lee also achieved a victory as lead trial counsel for Harvard in the case challenging its admissions policies as discriminatory.

To learn more about Mr. Lee, please visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/william-lee

Professional Memberships

Mr. Lee is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. In July 2010, Mr. Lee was appointed a Fellow of the Harvard Corporation. In 2014, he was elected the Senior Fellow of the Harvard Corporation.

Personal

JD, magna cum laude, Cornell Law School, 1976; MBA, with Distinction, Cornell University, 1976; AB, magna cum laude, Harvard University, 1972.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Intellectual Property - Massachusetts

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Individual Editorial

William Lee is a preeminent IP litigator with an impressive track record of success representing leading life sciences and technology companies in high value patent trials.

Life Sciences: IP/Patent Litigation - USA - Nationwide

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Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

William Lee has an exceptionally impressive track record in the representation of technology and life sciences organizations in high profile intellectual property trials and appeals. He offers substantial experience in matters relating to pharmaceuticals, medical devices and genetic engineering.

Litigation: Trial Lawyers - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

William Lee is widely regarded as a leader in intellectual property and patents disputes, with an enviable track record acting in major trials and appeals on behalf of leading technology sector clients. He is based in WilmerHale's Boston office.

Intellectual Property: Appellate - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

William Lee is a leading IP litigator who brings decades of experience in high stakes IP litigation and appellate mandates for market-leading clients, particularly those in the technology sector.

Intellectual Property - USA - Nationwide

Senior Statesperson
Senior Statespeople

Individual Editorial

William Lee is a leading IP litigator who brings decades of experience in high stakes IP litigation and appellate mandates for market-leading clients, particularly those in the technology sector.

Strengths

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  • William always delivers the best service of the highest quality.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA
  • William is the ultimate senior statesman.

    Intellectual PropertyChambers Guide to the USA
  • William absolutely is a very solid trial lawyer.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA
  • William is top-notch and one of the best, if not the best, trial attorney you will see. He is outstanding in court, and his ability to helicopter in at the last minute is incredible. His ability to speak in layman's terms to a jury is outstanding.

    Litigation: Trial LawyersChambers Guide to the USA
  • William always delivers the best service of the highest quality.

    Intellectual Property: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • William is the ultimate senior statesman.

    Intellectual Property: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA

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