About William Dreher

A partner in Keller Rohrbacks nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group, Will focuses his practice on complex environmental, public nuisance, and consumer litigation, with a particular emphasis on trial work.

Since joining the firm in 2024, Will has served as lead or co-lead counsel in jury trials representing a state against an e-cigarette maker and individuals who lost their homes in the largest set of wildfires in Oregons history, with the latter resulting in a $56 million damages verdict. Will has also helped lead the firms artificial intelligence practice group, having been appointed Co-Lead Interim Class Counsel in the copyright infringement class action Hendrix et al. v. Apple, Inc., (N.D. Cal.).

Prior to joining the firm, Will spent over five years prosecuting criminal cases as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Western District of Washington. In that role, Will prosecuted local violent crime, property crime, and environmental crime, and served as the district’s Criminal Civil Rights Coordinator, overseeing the investigation and prosecution of all hate crimes and unlawful uses of force by law enforcement officers. For three years, he was detailed to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, prosecuting felony cases arising out of the January 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol building.

Before moving to Seattle, Will litigated clean energy, environmental, and commercial matters at Jenner & Block LLP. He clerked for Judge Brett Kavanaugh at the U.S. Court of Appeals D.C. Circuit and then for the Justice Elena Kagan at the U.S. Supreme Court.

Articles & Presentations

•Affiliate Instructor, University of Washington, U.S. Supreme Court Seminar, 2021, 2022

 

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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • Appeals
    • Class Action & Complex Litigation
    • Environmental Litigation
    • Litigation On Behalf Of State & Local Governments
    • Wildfire Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2013, Maryland [inactive]
    2014, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
    2016, District of Columbia
    2016, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    2017, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    2017, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
    2018, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
    2018, U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
    2024, Washington
    2013, Maryland
    Memberships

    Professional & Civic Involvement

    • American Association for Justice, Member

    • King County Bar Association, Member

    • Washington State Bar Association, Member

    • District of Columbia Bar, Member

    • Federal Bar Association - WDWA, Co-Chair, Criminal Law Committee

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Harvard Law School
    Class of 2013
    J.D.
    summa cum laude; Fay Diploma, 2013; Sears Prizes, 2010-2012; Notes Editor, Harvard Law Review; Technical Editor, Harvard Environmental Law Review
    Other Education
    Georgetown School of Foreign Service
    Class of 2009
    B.S.F.S.
    magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa; Alpha Sigma Nu
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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    William Dreher was admitted in 2013 to the State of Maryland.
  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, William Dreher is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Maryland and Washington.
  • Does this attorney accept major credit cards?
    Yes, William Dreher will accept Visa and MasterCard.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Keller Rohrback L.L.P. has 73 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Keller Rohrback L.L.P. was established in 1919.