William Wilder
William Wilder

William Wilder

Associate

New York

Introduction

Will litigates a wide range of substantive legal disputes before state and federal appellate and trial courts.

Will Wilder assists clients in commercial disputes, securities fraud litigation, constitutional and governmental litigation, government investigations, election law cases, and appeals.

Prior to joining Perkins Coie, Will worked as an associate at a litigation boutique in Washington, D.C., and litigated voting rights and election cases as a fellow at the Brennan Center for Justice. Will also clerked for the Hon. Myrna Pérez of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Education & credentials

  • Columbia Law School, J.D.,

    Editor-in-Chief, Columbia Human Rights Law Review

    , 2020
  • Washington University in St. Louis, B.A., Political Science, 2015
  • New York
  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll, Washington D.C., Associate, 2022-2023
  • Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, Fellow, 2020-2022
  • Hon. Myrna PérezU.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Professional recognition

  • Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2026