With honors from Tulane University in political science and a law degree from LSU Law School, William's legal acumen is well-recognized. Elected class president and president of the Student Bar Association, he was also chosen for the Law Review and is a member of the LSU Law School Hall of Fame, serving on the LSU Law School Board of Trustees.

While he began his career defending insurance companies, William's passion led him to represent those who have been injured. He has a strong track record in personal injury cases, including truck accidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death claims. Additionally, William has expertise in intellectual property matters, having lectured on topics such as indemnity agreements and toxic tort cases.

An active member of his community, William is a graduate of the Loyola Institute of Politics and has served in leadership roles in his neighborhood association. He is admitted to practice law in Louisiana and Texas state courts, all federal courts in Louisiana, and the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.