Atty. Bill Fay

Atty. Bill Fay

Bill Fay is a lawyer practicing corporate governance and compliance, m&a and private equity, securities. Bill received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Chicago Chicago 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Bill Fay at a glance

Bill Fay is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2006). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2006) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 2003). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Bill Fay is a lawyer practicing corporate governance and compliance, m&a and private equity, securities
  • Bill received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 2003, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Bill practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Bill Fay's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bill Fay handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bill Fay

Where is Bill Fay's law office located?
Bill Fay's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bill Fay handle?
Bill Fay focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Bill Fay practiced law?
Bill Fay has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Bill Fay go to law school?
Bill Fay earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (A.B., 2003).
How can I contact Bill Fay for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2006
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2006

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