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William Harrington

William Harrington

USA 2026

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Bill Harrington is a seasoned trial lawyer and appellate advocate. Chambers USA describes Bill as “an extremely quick study with a great mastery of complex detail and a lot of savvy,” “very smart, capable and trustworthy,” and as a lawyer who has “great style and manner with both client and with juries.”

Bill has a broad litigation practice, with a focus on government enforcement matters. Before he joined Goodwin in 2012, Bill served as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, where he focused on corruption and fraud prosecutions. Bill also formerly served as co-chair of Goodwin’s Pro Bono Committee. He currently co-heads Goodwin’s practice groups on Financial Services Disputes & Investigations and Healthcare Government Enforcement.

Personal

JD, Yale Law School, 1999; BA, Yale College, 1995 (magna cum laude).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
William Harrington is particularly noted for his representation of clients in the healthcare and financial services sectors, regularly acting on their behalf in the defense against allegations including fraud, FCA violations and insider trading.

Strengths

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  • Bill is very smart, knowledgeable and experienced.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill is an excellent lawyer who is smart and dedicated to his clients. He shows great judgment and is an effective advocate.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is very good at analyzing all aspects of a situation, as well as planning and strategizing several moves ahead of time.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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