William Bonilla
Arlington,VA
Summary
Dynamic attorney with extensive experience at the Government of the District of Columbia, specializing in contract negotiation and compliance assessment. Proven track record in legal research and litigation support, effectively advising agencies on procurement matters. Adept at drafting legislation and ensuring ethical compliance, demonstrating strong analytical and communication skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney Advisor
Government of the District of Columbia
Washington, DC
01.2019 - Current
- Reports to the Agency General Counsel and provides legal advice and assistance to District agencies regarding procurement matters, including contract formation and administration, reviews contracts for legal sufficiency
- Advises District agencies regarding compliance with applicable laws and regulations relevant to District government contracts
- Duties include the preparation, review and approval of contract ratifications and waivers from District of Columbia agencies for the purchase of prohibited items.
- Serves as the agency Training and Ethics Officer and works closely with the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA) to advise and ensure that employees meet and comply with ethics requirements including compliance with annual financial disclosure requirements
- Collects documentation, prepares litigation record and assists the Chief Procurement Officer in debarment proceedings against vendors who violate the law or contracting procedures
- Duties involve research, drafting memos and advising the General Counsel and contracting staff regarding changes in District of Columbia and Federal laws and regulations related to government contract formation and administration
- Drafts legislation for the Council of the District of Columbia related to government contracts
- Duties involve ensuring FOIA compliance of the Office of Contracting and Procurement
Associate
Robert A. Ades & Associates, PC
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Responsible for maintaining heavy civil and criminal caseload in a general practice law firm representing DC area government employees
- Experienced in all types of civil and criminal cases including misdemeanors, felonies, personal injury, Social Security and Administrative Law, real estate, business and contract litigation
- Prepared and managed all phases of litigation, including drafting and filing of complaints, discovery and trials
- Represented criminal clients in both misdemeanor and felony cases at arraignments, preliminary and bond-reduction hearings, motions and discovery, pre-trial and trials
- Conferred with representatives from major insurance companies regarding settlements, mediation and arbitration of personal injury cases
Contract Attorney
Law Office of William Bonilla
Washington, DC
01.2005 - 01.2016
- Employed on a contract basis with major District law firms in complex discovery and legal research
- Reviewed electronic and paper documents, as well as redaction of responsive and privileged documents, including maintenance and editing of voluminous privilege log
- Performed 2nd line review of the work of 60 attorneys to ensure quality control measures were met
- Responded to SEC and IRS investigations, FCPA investigations, Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight investigation, and DOJ/FTC subpoenas, investigations, 4C filings and second requests
- Types of cases included mergers and acquisitions, ethics and criminal investigations, stockholder derivative actions, wrongful death actions, transfer pricing cases, patent and pharmaceutical litigation
Associate
Law Office of Michael T. Hogan, PSC
Louisa, Kentucky
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Litigated personal injury claims, Social Security and Administrative Law claims, Fair Credit Reporting Act violations, domestic relations disputes, wills and probate cases, bankruptcy, business and contract litigation in all phases of litigation including drafting and filing of complaints, discovery, trials and appeals
- Represented clients at all levels of the court system in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Conferred with representatives from major insurance companies regarding settlements, mediation and arbitration of personal injury cases
Assistant County Attorney
Lawrence County Attorney’s Office
Louisa, Kentucky
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Part time Assistant County Attorney associated with Michael T. Hogan, Lawrence County Attorney
- Represented the Commonwealth of Kentucky at arraignments, preliminary hearings, bond-reduction hearings, pre-trial and trial work in District Court
- Conducted dependency, abuse and neglect cases and child support matters in Family Court
Staff Attorney I
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Represented indigent clients at trial level for misdemeanor and felony cases in Kentucky District and Circuit Courts by handing arraignments, hearings, motions, discovery and trial work
Education
Master of Laws -
George Washington University School of Law
Washington, DCDoctor of Jurisprudence - cum laude
Appalachian School of Law
Grundy, VirginiaBachelor of Science -
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KentuckyBachelor of Arts -
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts -
Charter University
International Online UniversitySkills
- Contract negotiation
- Legal research
- Compliance assessment
- Experienced criminal and civil law litigator
- Litigation support
- Contract drafting
- Government contracts
Interests And Awards
- Former US Army Officer - Honorably Discharged
- Excellence in Compliance Award from the DC Board of Ethics and Government Accountability (BEGA)
- DC Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) COVID-19 Service Award
- Member of American Bar Association, National Hispanic Bar Association, Trial Lawyers Association of Metropolitan Washington, District of Columbia Superior Court Trial Lawyers Association, Kentucky Justice Association, Federalist Society, American Radio Relay League, Ten-Ten International Net, International High IQ Society, Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and Toastmasters International
- 65th President of the Lexington, Kentucky Junior Chamber of Commerce (Jaycees)
- Well-traveled to 25 countries and 45 U. S. States
- Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator; avid outdoorsman and former PRCA Professional Rodeo Cowboy
Bar Memberships
- Kentucky, 2002
- District of Columbia, 2006
Timeline
Attorney Advisor
Government of the District of Columbia
01.2019 - Current
Associate
Robert A. Ades & Associates, PC
01.2016 - 01.2019
Contract Attorney
Law Office of William Bonilla
01.2005 - 01.2016
Associate
Law Office of Michael T. Hogan, PSC
01.2003 - 01.2005
Assistant County Attorney
Lawrence County Attorney’s Office
01.2003 - 01.2005
Staff Attorney I
Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy
01.2002 - 01.2003
Master of Laws -
George Washington University School of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence - cum laude
Appalachian School of Law
Bachelor of Science -
University of Kentucky
Bachelor of Arts -
Moody Bible Institute
Bachelor of Arts -
Charter University