Willard Younger
About Willard Younger
Willard Younger is a Corporate Associate at Holland & Knight LLP in Nashville, Tennessee, with a Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law. He has experience in mergers and acquisitions, advising clients in various sectors, and has previously worked at notable firms including Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP.
Work at Holland & Knight LLP
Willard Younger has been serving as a Corporate Associate at Holland & Knight LLP since 2021. He is based in Nashville, Tennessee, and has accumulated three years of experience in this role. His responsibilities include managing deal teams that consist of junior associates, specialist attorneys, paralegals, and local counsel. Younger has developed a focus on working with strategic and private equity investors, particularly in the healthcare industry.
Previous Experience at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Before joining Holland & Knight LLP, Willard Younger worked as an Associate in the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) department at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP from 2018 to 2021. During his three years there, he gained valuable experience in advising clients on complex M&A transactions and related legal matters.
Education and Expertise
Willard Younger earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and Classics from Colgate University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in corporate law, particularly in securities, restructuring, and M&A transactions.
Background in Government and Economic Development
Earlier in his career, Willard Younger held positions that focused on economic development and infrastructure within New York State Government. He served as a Project Manager at the Governor's Office of Storm Recovery for four months in 2015 and worked as a Special Projects Associate at Empire State Development from 2012 to 2013. These roles contributed to his understanding of public sector operations and campaign finance.