Background

Role

Partner Health Care & Insurance · Health Care Litigation & Regulatory Actions Stinson LLP
Offices Dallas · Austin · Houston

Education

J.D. 1995 University of Texas School of Law
B.A., Psychology 1990 High Point University

Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas
  • U.S. District Court — Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court — Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court — Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court — Eastern District of Texas

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers in America® — Health Care Law 2018–2020, 2022–2026
  • Best Lawyers in America® — Administrative / Regulatory Law 2025, 2026
  • Pro Bono Award — Most Hours Devoted to Cases Administrative Practice Law Section - Texas Volunteer Legal Services 2025
  • IDEA Champion Award American Health Law Association 2025
  • Diversity Champion Award Texas Diversity Council 2020
  • Champion of Diversity and Inclusion Award American Bar Association, Health Law Section 2017
  • Diversity First Award Texas Diversity Council 2011, 2018
  • Leadership Austin Essential Class 2008
  • Austin Under 40 Award — Legal Category 2006

Community

  • ABA Health Law Section Leadership Council Member
  • Texas Rural Legal Aid Board Member
  • People’s Community Clinic Board Member
  • American Red Cross — Central Texas Chapter Board Member · Former Chair
  • Austin Symphony Orchestra Board Member · Former Chair
  • Half Helen Board Member

Ready to discuss your matter?

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469.530.6612  ·  william.hopkins@stinson.com

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