William Steinberg
About William Steinberg
William Steinberg serves as the Senior Editor for Practical Law China at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal. He possesses extensive legal experience, particularly in funds and capital markets, and is fluent in Chinese, enhancing his work on legal matters related to China.
Work at Thomson Reuters
William Steinberg has been serving as Senior Editor for Practical Law China at Thomson Reuters since 2022, based in Lisbon, Portugal. His role involves overseeing legal content related to China, leveraging his extensive background in legal matters. Prior to his current position, he held the same title at Thomson Reuters from 2020 to 2022 in Singapore and from 2016 to 2020 in Hong Kong. His experience at Thomson Reuters spans multiple years and locations, reflecting his commitment to providing valuable legal insights.
Education and Expertise
William Steinberg earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of California, Davis - School of Law, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He also completed his undergraduate studies at UC San Diego. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal expertise, particularly in funds and capital markets, which are his areas of specialization. Additionally, he is fluent in both spoken and written Chinese, enhancing his capability to handle legal matters related to China.
Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, William Steinberg worked at Shearman & Sterling LLP as an Associate from 2006 to 2011 in Hong Kong. He also gained in-house counsel experience at UBS Global Asset Management as Director and Legal and Compliance Officer from 2012 to 2016, and at IMC Financial Markets & Asset Management as Legal and Compliance Officer from 2011 to 2012. His diverse legal background includes experience in a global asset manager, proprietary trading firm, and investment bank.
Achievements
William Steinberg is qualified as an attorney in New York, which supports his legal career. His professional journey includes significant roles in various legal capacities, particularly focusing on funds and capital markets. His fluency in Chinese and extensive experience in legal editing and compliance positions him as a knowledgeable figure in the legal field, especially concerning China-related matters.