Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. Expands into Emerging Technology Practice Area with Hire of Legal Expert Jill Williamson

Jill Williamson has recently joined Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. as a principal to lead the development of an emerging technology practice. This move marks a significant expansion for the firm into a new practice area, building upon their strong foundation across different practice groups.

With over 20 years of experience, Williamson has a diverse background in advising and representing entrepreneurs and leaders of established businesses to help maximize shareholder value growth while minimizing legal risks. Her expertise extends to legal counsel and compliance, providing strategic guidance to emerging technology companies in areas such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and esports. She has extensive experience handling complex legal matters like internal investigations, government inquiries defense, and compliance advice on crucial areas like anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, export compliance, sanctions, data privacy, and risk management.

Vito A. Gagliardi Jr., managing principal of Porzio expressed pride in welcoming Jill Williamson to the team highlighting her commitment to service that aligns with the firm’s values and mission. Her leadership in the new emerging technology practice area is expected to strengthen the firm’s ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

Before joining Porzio, Williamson held notable compliance roles in Fortune 100 and global midsized corporations where she defended clients in high-stakes global government investigations and provided comprehensive compliance counseling and interventions. Her legal career began in Washington Dc where she worked with Web3 companies since 2017 bringing valuable experience and training to navigate this emerging sector effectively