Overview
Will's practice focuses on focuses on complex commercial litigation. He has tried a wide array of cases in state and federal courts across the United States and has substantial experience in international and domestic arbitration. Will's clients include manufacturers, professional services firms, energy companies and private equity firms.
Will has served as first chair in high-stakes trials and is called upon by clients across numerous industries to manage a variety of claims, including breach of contract, trade secret, trademark, false advertising and fraud claims.
Representative Matters
*Includes matters handled prior to joining Steptoe.
- Represented a Japanese manufacturer in breach of contract and indemnity claims relating to the global recall of products by an automotive manufacturer.
- Represented private equity firm in claims against seller of technology services company for fraud, breach of warranty and indemnity.
- Represented energy company in breach of contract and warranty claims against supplier of equipment for nuclear facility.
- Represented manufacturer in trademark, trade secret, false advertising and tortious interference claims against competitor and executives.
- Represented professional services firm in breach of fiduciary duty and fraud claims.
- Representing sporting goods company in trade secret and contract claims against supplier.
- Represented Indian manufacturer in fraud and breach of contract claims relating to the sale of a business.
- Representing companies in various class actions based on alleged privacy violations and false advertising.
News & Publications
Press Releases
Steptoe Expands Commercial Trials and Litigation Team With Four-Partner Group in Chicago
April 28, 2026
Noteworthy
- Super Lawyers, Illinois, 2015-2026
- Rising Star, 2008-2014
- Law Bulletin Media
- Leading Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, 2016-2017, 2022-2024
- Leading Lawyers, Copyright & Trademark Law, 2016-2017, 2022-2024
- Leading Lawyers, Trade Secrets/Unfair Competition Law, 2016-2017, 2022-2024
- The Best Lawyers in America, Trademark Law, 2024
News & Publications
- Co-Author, "Policing Trade Shows to Stop Knockoff Products," ABA Section of Litigation: Business Torts & Unfair Competition
- Co-Author, "A Trial Lawyer's Guide to Discovery in Federal and State Courts in Illinois," Schopf & Weiss (3rd Edition)
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association: Intellectual Property Law, Litigation