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William Barry is the Chair of Miller & Chevalier's 40-person Litigation department. He is a trusted advisor to multinational companies, boards of directors, foreign trustees, hedge funds, private equity funds, universities, and senior officers and executives. For 30 years he has solved complex problems involving multi-jurisdictional investigations and litigation, as well as enforcement, compliance, and transactional issues. He helps his clients emerge from crises and resume focus on their business. Client feedback in Chambers USA describes Will as "the kind of person that everyone in the boardroom listens to" and notes he is "tenacious, creative and goes the extra mile" and describes Will as "a problem solver, anticipating his client's needs at every turn and seeking a resolution that works for their business." When it comes to interaction with government regulators, feedback in Chambers USA describes Will as "a very thorough thinker, very calm, and is the ideal ambassador for corporations when dealing with government agencies" and states that Will "has not only the gravitas with the regulators, but he can pick up the phone and get their attention on a matter, which is a real benefit." Will guides clients through the complex issues involved in responding to inquiries from domestic and international regulators regarding accounting fraud, terrorist- financing, foreign bribery, money laundering, economic sanctions, and other financial crimes. He represents clients faced with the challenge of responding to competing demands in parallel proceedings, such as internal reviews, government investigations, and private civil actions. He oversees multi-jurisdictional litigation matters, providing strategic oversight, directing local counsel, and ensuring a coordinated approach. He is an expert in governance matters, particularly with respect to boards of directors, and often conducts sensitive investigations and analyses for boards and board committees.