Faculty Biographies

William A. Wright is a member in Sherman & Howard LLC's Denver office. He represents large and small employers in state and federal litigation and administrative proceedings over employment issues, including discrimination, retaliation and whistle-blowing, contract and tort claims, and employee benefits. He also advises employers on a broad range of issues, including employment policies and practices; employment contracts; covenants not to compete; employee relations; and discipline and discharge. Mr. Wright received his law degree from the University of Chicago School of Law, his Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of North Carolina, and his B.A., with highest honors, from Purdue University. Before law school, Mr. Wright taught ethics, ethical theory, and social and political philosophy at North Carolina State University and Louisiana State University.

Mr. Wright is scheduled to teach the following IAML 2008 public programs:

The Certificate in Employee Relations LawSM Seminar

  • Chicago, May 21-22, 2008 (Block II)
  • The Certificate in Managing Employment Litigation LiabilitySM Seminar

  • Las Vegas, June 2-4, 2008
  • Washington, D.C., November 10-12, 2008




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