William Schuerman
Partner
Bill Schuerman's practice centers on the development, licensing, and commercialization of technology, data, and intellectual property rights. He advises clients on a range of complex technology transactions, including licensing, development, collaboration, SaaS, resale and distribution, and services agreements.
Bill's practice includes the representation of both established and emerging growth companies in a diverse range of technologies and businesses, including artificial intelligence, cloud services, cybersecurity solutions, data analytics and management, financial services, fintech, government services, IoT, and software.
Bill also advises clients regarding enterprise realignment and optimization transactions, including sourcing and procurement initiatives, strategic alliances, and joint ventures. This work includes structuring and negotiating information technology, business process, and finance and accounting outsourcing transactions.
Bill, in addition to the above, advises clients on the intellectual property aspects of merger, acquisition, asset sale, and financing transactions, negotiating intellectual property terms and ancillary license and services agreements, and evaluating the intellectual property portfolios of companies.
Practice Highlights
Cloud services and data agreements
Fintech and network deals
Strategic relationships
Admitted to Practice
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District of Columbia, 2009
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Virginia, 2006
Education
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J.D., The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, 2006
- Senior Editor, I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society
- Senior Editor, I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society
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B.S., Applied Economics and Business Management, Cornell University, 2003, cum laude
Memberships & Affiliations
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- Mentor, C5 Accelerate, September 2019-present
- Mentor, C5 Accelerate, September 2019-present
Background
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- Associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP, McLean, Va. and Washington, D.C., 2006-2019
- Associate, Morrison & Foerster LLP, McLean, Va. and Washington, D.C., 2006-2019