William Stutts

Baker Botts LLP; University of Texas School of Law

William F. Stutts is an accomplished legal professional and educator with extensive experience in various areas of law. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, a position he has held since January 1998.2

Professional Background

Mr. Stutts is a Senior Counsel at Baker Botts LLP in Austin, Texas. His areas of expertise include:

Corporate finance
Corporate reorganization
Bank regulation
Equipment finance
Derivatives law1

In his role at Baker Botts, he has handled complex legal matters involving:

Information technology licensing issues
Creditor and lessor representation in various industries
Cross-border insolvency issues with multiple countries1

Financial and Regulatory Expertise

William Stutts has significant experience in financial regulatory matters, including:

Structural regulation for financial institutions
Operational regulation, such as commercial mortgage administration and money laundering prevention
Representation of clients in derivatives transactions1

Academic Contributions

As an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, Mr. Stutts:

Currently teaches a class on the regulation of financial markets
Previously taught a course on the regulation of money transfers, money laundering, and terrorist financing1

International Work

Mr. Stutts has contributed to legal education and reform initiatives globally:

Conducted bankruptcy judicial training in Mongolia (1998)
Participated in law reform initiatives in various countries, including Botswana, Morocco, Serbia, Brunei, and the Federated States of Micronesia1

Early Career

After graduating from law school, William Stutts served as a law clerk to The Honorable Homer Thornberry of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.1

William F. Stutts's diverse experience in corporate law, financial regulation, and international legal matters, combined with his long-standing academic role, makes him a respected figure in both the legal profession and academia.