William Phalen Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston, Ma, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

International Trade and National Security partner in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP, advises clients on international trade and complex cross-border transactions, including reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), economic sanctions, export controls (ITAR/EAR), and anti-corruption (FCPA) in connection with the formation, structuring and management of private investment funds, equity investments, debt finance and other matters relating to sponsors and their portfolio companies.

• Co-authored an article evaluating China’s legal position in the South China Sea Arbitration• Edited a published book of research papers from the Center’s fortieth annual conference• Co-authored a paper analyzing the impact of recent U.S. and EU sanctions on Russiandomestic policy related to the development of the Northern Sea Route

• Researched and drafted memoranda summarizing international disputes pending before arbitral tribunals and the International Court of Justice• Researched and wrote a paper analyzing legal issues impeding oil and gas development in the East China Sea and presented findings to the legal and administrative offices of the Tribunal

• Drafted a motion to confirm an arbitration award for a foreign offshore services company• Drafted a §1129 objection to a debtor’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan• Assisted in drafting a client alert on recent SEC and DOJ FCPA enforcement actions

• Drafted a transition services agreement in connection with a middle-market PE acquisition• Reviewed key customer contracts and created a matrix detailing deviations from the client’sform customer contract• Analyzed and compiled all Massachusetts banking regulations relevant to an out-of-statebank with an in-state commercial lending practice

Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Us

Marine Policy Center:• Completed a comprehensive review of the legal and policy challenges facing the residents of Plum Island, MA as a result of illegal coastal erosion mitigation measures taken by residents before major storm events• Assessed the legitimacy of unconstitutional takings claims against the government because of sea level rise/erosion• Presented findings to residents, scientists, and policy makers at the Plum Island Research Project Summer meetingGeology/Geophysics:• Prepared two manuscripts to be submitted for publication and coauthored three others currently being reviewed • Induced and facilitated the growth of multiple species of algae to feed to foraminifera in culture• Assisted in the spawning of Bay Scallops to determine their larvae’s resistance to Ocean Acidification• Picked, classified and preserved foraminifera from CO2 seeps in the Sea of Marmara• Prepared and oriented stromatolite syringe cores that were previously embedded and CT Scanned

Athens, Ga, Us

• Prepared lab and lecture materials for two sections each week• Introduced students to earth and environmental processes through lectures and facilitated discussions• Organized study groups and one-on-one instruction outside of class for underperforming students• Responsible for grading exams, homework and labs of approximately 100 students each semester

Foxborough (Foxboro), Massachusetts, Us

Woods Hole, Massachusetts, Us

Ewell, Surrey, Gb

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Master Of Science - Ms, Geology

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Political Science And Government, Environmental Geoscience

Oceans & Climate