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William McLucas

William McLucas

USA 2026

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William McLucas is one of the most sought-after advisors to public companies, boards of directors, audit committees and special committees dealing with corporate crises and related issues. He joined the firm after serving for more than eight years as Director of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission—longer than any other Enforcement Division Director in Commission history. He represents public companies, investment banks, accounting firms and advisors to mutual funds facing a variety of corporate and market crises, as well as Securities and Exchange Commission investigations.

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JD, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 1975; BA, Pennsylvania State University, 1972.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Securities: Regulation: Enforcement - USA - Nationwide

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William McLucas receives plaudits for his expert handling of SEC enforcement actions and investigations. He regularly acts for major public companies, as well as leading banks and mutual funds.

Strengths

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  • Bill is an icon in the Bar. He has a very robust practice.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill is substantively talented and very good with clients.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA
  • Bill is a pioneer of the modern securities defense practice.

    Securities: Regulation: EnforcementChambers Guide to the USA

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