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William Johnson

William Johnson

USA 2026

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Bill Johnson represents entities and individuals in government investigations in white-collar criminal and regulatory matters, and resulting litigation. Bill also represents clients in data privacy and security matters, including counseling clients on cybersecurity risk disclosures and disclosure controls. Bill is a former federal prosecutor in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he served as Chief of its Securities and Commodities Fraud Task Force. Bill is also a former Enforcement Division attorney at the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Bill represents clients in investigations and litigation involving the U.S. Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, as well as other federal, state and local agencies. He also conducts internal investigations and advises clients on anti-corruption matters.

Mr. Johnson served as an Independent Monitor for the U.S. Virgin Islands Police Department, where Bill led a team of police practices experts evaluating the department's compliance with a federal consent decree mandating policy and procedure improvements regarding the use of excessive force.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
William Johnson is noted for his work representing a broad client base in investigations and criminal proceedings conducted by a range of regulatory bodies, with additional expertise in cybersecurity and privacy matters.

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  • Bill is very sharp, practical and has given us excellent guidance.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • I'm always been impressed by his strategic thinking.

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

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