William Alexander Smith-Burnand

William Alexander Smith-Burnand is an accomplished legal professional specializing in international arbitration and trade law. Currently serving as a Visiting Foreign Consultant at WilmerHale since October 2023, William has previously held positions at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP as an International Arbitration Clerk and Legal Assistant from February 2022 to September 2023. Additional experience includes roles as Moot Coach with the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot, Legal Assistant at Quinn Emanuel, and a paralegal at LK. William's educational background includes a Master of Laws from the University of Amsterdam in International and European Trade and Investment Law and a Master of Laws from the University of Warwick in International Economic Law. Notable skills developed through international exposure and research include effective collaboration and strong analytical abilities in legal contexts.