Anthony Williams

Anthony Williams’ Biography

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Anthony Williams is a member of Dentons' Corporate practice, based in the New York office. He focuses on commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and financing for global clients. He also counsels domestic and multi-national corporations on securities law and corporate finance matters

In addition to his extensive transactional practice, Anthony acts as general counsel to family offices and private foundations and advises on their legal and business needs. The Legal 500 has recognized Anthony for his M&A experience.

Earlier in his career, Anthony was with Coudert Brothers LLP and founded their office in San Francisco. He was a Partner at Baker & McKenzie, DLA Piper and Co-Executive Partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge. Tony has deep international experience in financial management, investments, accounting and business development. He is a veteran of the United States Army.

With numerous other business interests, Anthony currently serves as Chairman of the International Foundation for Art Research, Anthony is a Director of Robert F.... Anthony Williams is a member of Dentons' Corporate practice, based in the New York office. He focuses on commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments and financing for global clients. He also counsels domestic and multi-national corporations on securities law and corporate finance matters

In addition to his extensive transactional practice, Anthony acts as general counsel to family offices and private foundations and advises on their legal and business needs. The Legal 500 has recognized Anthony for his M&A experience.

Earlier in his career, Anthony was with Coudert Brothers LLP and founded their office in San Francisco. He was a Partner at Baker & McKenzie, DLA Piper and Co-Executive Partner at McKenna Long & Aldridge. Tony has deep international experience in financial management, investments, accounting and business development. He is a veteran of the United States Army.

With numerous other business interests, Anthony currently serves as Chairman of the International Foundation for Art Research, Anthony is a Director of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, Vice Chairman of HELP USA and Director for many organisations including the Friends of the Heidelberg Center for American Studies.

Anthony received his JD from New York University, whilst serving as Managing Editor of the University’s Journal of International Law and his AB cum laude from Harvard University. He is admitted to the bars of New York, California and the United States Supreme Court. moreless

Anthony Williams’ Background

Dentons

Partner

2015 - Present

New York, NY, USA

Dentons are a law firm with a global presence and multijurisdictional capabilities. Dentons Corporate offers an experienced team of more than 1,500 corporate lawyers acting for clients in more than 50 countries. Tony specializes in mergers, acquisitions & commercial transactions for American, European and Asian clients.

McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP

Co-Executive Partner

2013 - 2015

New York, NY, USA

McKenna, Long & Aldridge LLP was a U.S. international law & public policy firm with more than 575 attorneys & public policy advisors and merged with Dentons U.S. LLC in 2015.

DLA Piper

Partner

2009 - 2013

New York, NY, USA

DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers based in over 40 countries throughout Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.

Baker & McKenzie LLP

Partner

2005 - 2009

New York, NY, USA

Baker & McKenzie is a multi-national law firm commitment to responsible business, the UN Global Compact, the Sustainable Development Goals and the UNGS's ten principles.

Coudert Brothers LLP

Corporate Partner

1973 - 2005

New York, NY, USA

Coudert Brothers LLP was a New York-based law firm with a strong international outlook that could trace its history back to 1853. Tony held various positions at the firm starting as Associate in the NY office in 1973, establishing and heading the San Francisco office, being responsible for the firm's global operations, Chairman of the Executive Committee and latterly Corporate Partner.

United States Army

The mission of the United States Army is to deploy, fight and win the wars of the United States by providing ready, prompt and sustained land dominance by Army forces across the full spectrum of conflict. The Army is one of the three military departments (Army, Navy and Air Force) reporting to the Department of Defense.

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Current Board Positions

German American Chambers of Commerce

Director

New York, NY, USA

The German American Chamber of Commerce (GACC) New York was founded in 1947 and fosters economic ties between Germany and America.

The Isamu Noguchi Foundation and Garden Museum

Director

New York, NY, USA

The Museum serves as a hub for Noguchi research and scholarship worldwide. In addition to housing the world’s largest collection of Isamu Noguchi's artistic works, his archives and the Isamu Noguchi Catalogue Raisonné, the Museum organizes a full calendar of exhibitions and events.

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Philanthropy

RFK / Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights

Board of Directors

New York, NY, USA

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, founded in 1968, is led by human rights activist and lawyer Kerry Kennedy and advocates for a more just and peaceful world. Working alongside local activists to ensure lasting positive change in governments and corporations, the RFK team includes leading attorneys, advocates, entrepreneurs and writers united by a commitment to social justice.

HELP USA

Vice Chairman

New York, NY, USA

The mission of HELP USA is to provide housing and the support services needed for the homeless and people in need to become and remain self-reliant. Since opening its first shelter in New York 1986, HELP USA has grown into a national organization that develops and manages permanent supportive housing, operates shelters and runs prevention programs.