William "Bill" Noakes Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

New York, New York, Us

Dearborn, Mi, Us

I teach BA 400, Corporate Social Responsibility, a course designed to give Seniors insight into Corporate Social Responsibility, training them to distinguish between authentic CSR efforts and public relations. They learn about topics such as corporate governance, business ethics, and sustainability. Further, I counsel and mentor my students as many of them seek their first jobs post-graduation.

Criminal defense for the indigent

Experienced attorney counseling and consulting with corporate clients on ethics and compliance, corporate governance, and matters of Corporate Social Responsibility

Dearborn, Michigan, Us

Interacted with Federal, State, and local governmental officials and community groups; worked with media to secure accurate media portrayal of the company -- a Russian-owned steel company that contributed some $4 billion to the North American economy* Working collaboratively with Federal, State and local officials, as well as, community groups, secured an air emissions permit from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, without which the company would have had to shut down its main steel production line at its Dearborn facility

Dallas, Tx, Us

Advised small-to-mid-sized retail and retail-related businesses on corporate governance and compliance

Having overseen Meijer's Information Technology department, I advised corporate CIO's on how to be more effective in leading, budgeting and speaking "business" rather than "IT" speak

Allendale, Mi, Us

My responsibilities included teaching an MBA course on Leadership and Organizational Behavior, as well as, an undergraduate course in the origin and evolution of Business Ethics, using works of literature.

Chicago, Il, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Initially, General Counsel and Secretary of a 30+ person department* Led the effort that overturned an adverse verdict of $12 million against the company* As General Counsel, reduced the company's litigation risk and consequently, its legal costs by 20 %* In 2000, tasked by the President to overhaul the 700+ person IT department which led to it being one of the most effective in the retail industry over the next 5 years* In 2003, Co-head of Transformation Team that reduced company's S,G & A by 4% in 3 years* In 2006, promoted to Executive Vice President and given oversight of the Construction, Real Estate, and Procurement departments -- leading some 600+ personnel and managing nearly $1 billion budget.

Represented clients such as Smith & Wesson (Wayne County v. Smith & Wesson, Sturm Ruger, and others) in litigation and conducted internal investigations * Investigation cleared Washington, D.C. company’s CEO of wrongdoing, clearing the way for the company's $500 million acquisition

In this case, United States v. Michael Espy (U.S. Secretary of Agriculture), took to trial the former Secretary of Agriculture for illegally accepting gratuities. Although acquitted, the case sent the message that corruption at the highest levels of government would not be tolerated. As press spokesperson to Independent Counsel Smaltz, worked to secure accurate press portrayal of his office and the cases being brought

General Counsel of a minority-owned manufacturing company that supplied the Big Three Automotive companies

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Provided legal analysis of the State of Michigan v. Budzyn and Nevers

Detroit, Mi, Us

Led day-to-day operations of department of 40+ legal professionals; advised all elected County officials on legal matters; represented the County in litigation in state and Federal courts

Represented clients such as General Motors Corporation, Wal-Mart, and Citizens Insurance in Federal and State courts* In 1994 alone, successfully tried to verdict 5 of 6 cases

Detroit, Michigan, Us

Litigated and supervised litigation for General Motors Corporation in Federal and State courts in Texas, Michigan, Florida, New Jersey and Mississippi* Working with outside counsel, successfully represented GM in litigation involving 27 State Attorneys General in multiple jurisdictions where nearly $500 million was at risk – resolved all cases for a total of about $15 million* Oversaw GM Legal Staff’s Minority Attorney Outreach Program, significantly increasing the number of minority attorneys representing GM

Washington, Dc, Us

Investigated insider trading and stock manipulation allegations

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

Performed duties ranging from courts-martial to advising the commander of a cruise missile base in Korea, Belgium and at the Pentagon* As a Judge Advocate with a top secret clearance, worked with the Department of Justice to defend a case involving crash of the then-secret F-117 Stealth fighter jet

Master Of Arts (M.A.)

Theology/Theological Studies

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And German Language And Literature