Expert in Emerging Technology Joins Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C., Expanding Practice Areas

Jill Williamson has recently joined Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C., a Morristown-based law firm, as a principal to lead the development of an emerging technology practice. This move represents a significant expansion for the firm into a new practice area, building upon their strong foundation across different practice groups.

With over 20 years of experience, Williamson has a background in advising and representing entrepreneurs and leaders of established businesses to help maximize shareholder value growth while minimizing legal risks. Her expertise extends to legal counsel and compliance, providing strategic guidance to emerging technology companies in areas such as blockchain, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and esports. She has extensive experience handling complex legal matters like internal investigations, government inquiries defense, and compliance advice on crucial areas like anti-money laundering, anti-corruption, export compliance, sanctions, data privacy, and risk management.

Williamson’s leadership in the new emerging technology practice area is expected to strengthen the firm’s ability to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Before joining Porzio, she held notable compliance roles in Fortune 100 and global midsized corporations. Her legal career began in Washington D.C., where she defended clients in high-stakes global government investigations and provided comprehensive compliance counseling and interventions.

Vito A. Gagliardi Jr., managing principal of Porzio expressed pride in welcoming Jill Williamson to the team highlighting her diverse background deep compliance and litigation experience commitment to service that aligns with the firm’s values and mission