William E. Green, Jr.

Main Practice Areas

Complex and Commercial Litigation, Corporate Counseling

Bio

Bill Green works in the firm’s Wilmington, Delaware office.  He concentrates his practice in complex corporate and commercial matters, with a particular focus on litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery related to mergers and acquisitions, director and officer liability, stockholder suits, and business valuation matters involving Delaware corporations, limited liability companies and securities regulatory investigations and enforcement.

Prior to joining HFK, Mr. Green served for nearly a decade in the Investor Protection Unit of the Fraud and Consumer Protection Division of the Delaware Department of Justice where he represented the State in administering and enforcing securities laws in administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings.  Before that, he practiced commercial litigation focused on the internal governance of Delaware business entities at the Delaware firms Potter Anderson & Corroon, and Morris, Nichols, Arsht & Tunnel. Mr. Green was promoted to Partner effective January 1, 2023.

Education/Honors and Awards

B.A., New York University, Gallatin School of Individualized Study
J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School (Senior Editor, University of Pennsylvania Journal of Constitutional Law; Certificate in Business and Public Policy, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School)

Admissions

Bar of the State of Delaware
U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware