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William Sokolove

Associate

Washington +1 202 662 5959

  • About
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  • About

    William Sokolove is an associate in the Congressional Investigations, Election and Political Law, and White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Groups. He advises clients cooperating with and responding to high-profile investigations before Congress and the Department of Justice that entail significant legal and reputational risks. He is familiar with each phase of the investigatory process, including preparing for congressional hearings and responding to subpoenas and requests for documents.

    William is an active member of the Firm’s LGBT+ Affinity Group and maintains a robust pro bono practice. He has significant experience litigating on behalf of tenants facing eviction.

    Prior to joining the Firm, William was a law clerk on the Senate Judiciary Committee and worked on successful congressional and state attorney general campaigns.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Practices and Industries
  • Representative Matters
    • Multiple investigations by congressional committees and commissions, including: a major financial institution in an investigation by the House Financial Services Committee concerning regulatory compliance and consumer protection issues; a global life sciences company in an investigation by the House Oversight and Reform Committee; and multiple clients in inquiries by the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis related to the pandemic.
    • Represented Fortune 500 company in investigation by the Department of Justice Public Integrity Section related to campaign finance and ethics issues.
    • Conducted internal investigation for media company related to allegations of workplace misconduct and harassment.
    • Represented multinational holding company in DOJ procurement fraud investigation related to contracts with the United States military.
    • Represented not-for-profit organization in enforcement action alleging illegal contribution and solicitation practices.
    • Represented major medical device manufacturer in Department of Justice investigation concerning alleged criminal violations of the FDCA.

    Areas of Expertise

  • Credentials
    Education
    • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
        • magna cum laude
        • Order of the Coif
        • Pro Bono Pledge   
    • St. Mary's College of Maryland, B.A.
        • summa cum laude
        • Phi Beta Kappa
    Bar Admissions
    • District of Columbia
    Memberships and Affiliations
    •  National LGBT Bar Association
    Previous Experience
    • Senate Judiciary Committee, Law Clerk
    • Staffer for congressional and state attorney general campaign
    • Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia, Legal Intern

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