William P. Lane
Partner Investment Funds
Overview
Will Lane is an investment funds partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Will’s practice focuses on the investment management industry. He advises registered investment companies, investment advisors and boards of directors on various legal matters. Will also represents insurance companies on the design, regulatory approval and operation of registered life and annuity products.
Experience
Clerk & Government Experience
Law ClerkHonorable Joseph F. Leeson, Jr.United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania2018–2019
Prior Experience
Prior to joining Kirkland in 2024, Will was an associate in the registered funds practice at Goodwin Procter LLP. Will also previously served as a law clerk to the Honorable Joseph F. Leeson, Jr., of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Credentials
Admissions & Qualifications
- District of Columbia
- Missouri
- Pennsylvania (inactive)
Education
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of LawJ.D.cum laude2017Associate Editor, Catholic University Law Review
- Marquette UniversityB.A., Political Science2014