Deneen Howell

Deneen C. Howell, a highly skilled transactional lawyer at Williams & Connolly LLP, excels in guiding clients to achieve their worth and meet their goals through expert negotiation.

Her practice ranges from assisting authors in securing book deals to advising government officials, executives, public speakers, and journalists in various professional pursuits, including executive employment and publishing matters.

As Co-Chair of the Employment Counseling and Transactions & Business Counseling practice groups, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, along with serving as Chair of the firm's Budget Committee.

Deneen's exceptional work has earned her recognition from Chambers USA for her role in the media and entertainment practice and accolades such as being named one of the Most Influential Black Lawyers by Savoy Magazine.

She holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School and a B.A. in Film Studies from Yale University.

Deneen has been an integral part of Williams & Connolly since 1998, becoming a partner in 2006, and has served on various boards including the Folger Shakespeare Library and The Fuller Project.

In addition to her legal career, Deneen has a broad educational background, having studied at Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and excelled at prestigious institutions like Stanford and Yale.

Her involvement with organizations such as Cogent Communications and her diverse legal experience highlight her multi-faceted skill set and commitment to professional excellence.