William B. Altabef is an associate in the Dallas office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and advising on general corporate matters.
William earned his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School, where he served as Comments Editor for the Chicago Journal of International Law. He received his undergraduate degree with honors from Northwestern University. Prior to joining the firm, William clerked for the Honorable Patrick E. Higginbotham of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Prior to law school, he worked in marketing for a multinational financial services corporation.
William is admitted to practice in Texas.
Publications
- The Legal Man in the Moon: Exploring Environmental Personhood for Celestial Bodies, 21 Chi. J. Int’l L. 476 (2021).
Capabilities
Credentials
Education:
- University of Chicago Law School - 2021 Juris Doctor
- Northwestern University - 2017 Bachelor of Arts
Admissions:
- Texas Bar