William A. Nolan Partner
Bill's litigation and trial work includes covenant not to compete and trade secret cases in many states. He regularly represents employers in discrimination and discharge cases, administrative claims, arbitrations and mediations, as well as often acts as a neutral himself.
Bill helps clients maneuver around ever-increasing legal mandates, and has distinctive experience in employee health and leave issues and the many laws that those issues implicate. He also works with clients to design systems and practices to manage these challenges.
In addition, Bill counsels clients on a range of workplace issues, and conducts manager and workplace training to ensure legal compliance on the front lines. In 2018, he has given particular focus to tracking how employers and legislatures respond to #MeToo, and advocates that employers rethink their training models to better address persistent workplace behaviors.
He chairs BTCurrents, the firm’s employment law blog.
A former two-term councilman and mayor of Powell, Ohio, Bill values community. Much of Bill’s “extracurricular” energy is now focused on inclusion and diversity, in part inspired by the firm’s partnership with the Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, which has led to an ongoing series of interactive programs on gender equity in the legal profession.
Professional and Community Involvement
Chair, Columbus Bar Association Managing Partners’ Diversity Initiative.
Member, charter member and past chair, Ohio Management Lawyers Association Steering Committee
Member, Ohio State Bar Association Labor & Employment Section Council Executive Committee
Member and past chair, Columbus Bar Association Labor and Employment Law Committee
Former board member, Employers Resource Association
Facilitator, Columbus Chamber of Commerce Owner Circles
Former board chair, United Way of Delaware County (OH)
Former board treasurer, Delaware County Foundation
Former member, Columbus Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council
Honors
The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2019; Lawyer of the Year, 2015
Ohio Super Lawyers, 2005-2019; Ohio Super Lawyers Top 50 Lawyers in Columbus, 2010-2019
Chambers USA, 2009-2018
Smart Business Magazine, Smart Women Awards Advocate for Advancement Award