William R. Bishop

William R. Bishop


Phelps Dunbar LLP

Recognized since 2019

New Orleans, Louisiana

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Mergers and Acquisitions Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

Venture Capital Law

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Will Bishop represents clients in a broad range of transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, capital market transactions, restructurings and joint ventures. He also advises public and private companies on securities compliance and anti-trust matters. Will has led transactions across a variety of industries, including energy, solar, telecommunications, online retail, maritime and financial services.

Over Will's career, he has developed a particular emphasis on representing emerging companies in private financing transactions and providing general corporate advice – guiding them from initial formation to exit.

Location
  • 365 Canal Street, Suite 2000
    New Orleans, LA 70130-6534
Education
  • Tulane University, J.D., graduated 2008
  • Princeton University, B.A., graduated 2000
Bar Admissions
  • Louisiana, Louisiana
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Louisiana State Bar Association, Corporate and Business Law Section - Member
  • Operation Spark - Board of Directors (2014-2017), Board of Advisors (2018-Present)
  • Princeton Alumni Schools Committee - Chair, New Orleans Region (2006-2017)
  • Princeton University National Schools Committee - Member (2012-2014)

Phelps Dunbar LLP
Headquarters: New Orleans, Louisiana

178 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

21 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law
  • Venture Capital Law
Awards:
  • Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
  • Corporate Law, The Best Lawyers in America (2019-2021)
  • Louisiana Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, Super Lawyers (2016-2018)
  • Top Lawyers, New Orleans Magazine

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