O'Kelly McWilliams

O'Kelly E. McWilliams III is a partner at Holland & Knight LLP, not Mintz Levin as mentioned in the query. He is an attorney based in Washington, D.C., who specializes in advising clients on human capital aspects of corporate transactional matters.12

McWilliams has extensive experience working with CEOs, C-suite executives, boards, and leadership teams across various sectors including financial services, technology, food service, healthcare, private equity, and startups.1 His expertise includes:

1. Providing legal counsel on enterprise strategy and operations
2. Advising on corporate transactions
3. Assisting with cost reduction and risk mitigation strategies
4. Helping shape corporate culture

He has also held significant leadership roles, such as overseeing a $120 million IT project as board chair and trustee for a $110 billion public pension plan.1 McWilliams is known for his work in executive compensation negotiations, conducting compensation audits related to pay disparity issues, and collaborating with senior executives and boards on developing compensation metrics aligned with organizational ESG goals.1

McWilliams has been recognized in the Best Lawyers in America guide for Litigation - Labor and Employment (2017-2025) and Employment Law - Management (2025).1 He holds a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law and a B.B.A. in Banking, Corporate Finance and Securities Law from Longwood University.1