William Elias Ii
About William Elias Ii
William Elias II serves as the Executive Director, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary at Sandia National Laboratories. He has extensive experience in intellectual property, licensing, and technology transfer, and has held various legal and academic positions throughout his career.
Current Role at Sandia National Laboratories
William Elias II currently holds the titles of Executive Director, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary at Sandia National Laboratories, a role he has been in since 2017. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, he oversees legal operations, provides strategic legal advice, and supports the organization's mission. His role requires extensive knowledge in legal matters pertaining to national security, technology, and research.
Previous Experience at Argonne National Laboratory
From 2010 to 2011, William Elias II served as Acting Director for Technology Development & Commercialization at Argonne National Laboratory. Prior to that, from 2009 to 2017, he was the General Counsel at Argonne, where he managed the legal affairs of the laboratory. His responsibilities included overseeing intellectual property, licensing, and technology transfer, ensuring legal compliance, and providing counsel on various legal matters.
Teaching Background at Boston University School of Law
Between 2001 and 2009, William Elias II was a Visiting Associate Professor of Law and Lecturer in Law at Boston University School of Law. In this capacity, he shared his expertise and practical knowledge of the legal field with students, focusing on areas such as intellectual property, licensing, and technology transfer.
Role at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.
From 1999 to 2009, William Elias II was the General Counsel, Legal Director, and Secretary of the Corporation at The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. In his decade-long tenure, he led the legal department, managed corporate legal affairs, and advised on technology and intellectual property law, contributing significantly to the organization’s strategic legal planning and compliance.
Educational Background
William Elias II earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Boston University School of Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology from Tufts University. Additionally, he attended Phillips Academy. His extensive education has provided a solid foundation for his legal career, particularly in the fields of intellectual property, licensing, and technology transfer.