223 S. West Street, Suite 925
Raleigh, NC 27603
864.240.3271
wmckinney@hsblawfirm.com
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William McKinney
Attorney
William McKinney represents clients in governmental, economic development and complex litigation matters. Prior to rejoining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, William served as General Counsel to the Governor of North Carolina and Special Counsel to the Attorney General of North Carolina. As General Counsel, he directed the legal strategy of the Governor’s administration in matters such as the state’s COVID-19 State of Emergency and accompanying litigation, multiple hurricanes and high-stakes separation of powers litigation. William also advised on state and federal legislation, executive appointments, public records, executive orders, ethics matters, state finance issues and filling judicial vacancies.
In addition to his state and local government experience, William worked in Washington, D.C. as a Foreign Service Officer with the United States Department of State before entering law school.