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William F. Bresee

Partner

William Bresee is a Partner with Leech Tishman and member of the Corporate Practice Group where he co-leads the Construction and International Groups. Bill also leads the firm’s Construction and Energy & Natural Resources Industry Groups. He is based in the Pasadena office and possesses a wealth of experience in the area of commercial transactions.

Bill has advised a wide range of clients, from multinational corporations to entrepreneurial enterprises, on issues such as corporate organization and administration, and legal matters related to electrical power, petroleum, telecommunications, industrial and civil facilities for U.S. and foreign corporations, governmental entities and joint ventures. Bill is also experienced in international sourcing of material, contractor-subcontractor and owner-vendor issues, infrastructure issues, private placements, research and development projects, investments in high technology concerns, “partnering” and other joint venture vehicles, acquisitions, corporate planning and structure, construction, financing, architectural design and engineering issues, equipment leasing, and commercial agreements involving U.S., European, Asian and Middle Eastern business concerns.

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Bill’s professional experience includes working in private practice, as Vice President and General Counsel for Luz Engineering Corporation/Luz Construction, Inc., and as Counsel for the Bechtel Group, Inc. He is also a retired U.S. Navy/Naval Reserve Captain (Supply Corps); having had seven significant command assignments in logistics.

Bill is known for his successful record in making an immediate impact in reducing inefficiencies and providing revenue growth for his clients. He is a regular speaker on corporate, commercial, and international law issues.

Some of Bill’s representative matters include:

  • Acquisition by national healthcare, education and civic architecture firm of regional design studio
  • Sell-side representation in acquisition of manufacturer of consumer products
  • Negotiation of facilities construction contracts for global technology company providing equipment and systems in healthcare and life sciences
  • Negotiation of engineering and construction contracts for utility facilities for recognized Native American tribal authority
  • Lead attorney on international due diligence on acquisition targets for non-U.S. state-owned enterprise
  • Negotiation of on-site green energy project development and installation contracts for preeminent hospitality industry brand

Academics
J.D. with honors, University of San Francisco School of Law
B.A. in Economics, University of California, Los Angeles

Admissions
California
U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

Experience
Collins Collins Muir + Stewart LLP
Law Offices of William F. Bresee
Vice President & General Counsel, Luz Engineering Corporation; Luz Construction, Inc.
Counsel, Bechtel Group, Inc. and subsidiaries

Professional Memberships
ABA Forum on Construction Law (Member and Former Chair, Steering Committee of International Contracting Division, Forum on the Construction Industry
State Bar of California (International and Business Law Sections)
Los Angeles County Bar Association (Member and Former Chair of Executive Committee of International Law Section; Corporate Law Department and Business Law Sections)
Los Angeles County Bar General Counsel Roundtable
Associated General Contractors of California
American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter
Institute for Energy Law

Professional Accolades
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Attorney
Top Ranked Lawyer, American Lawyer / Corporate Counsel (Multiple Years)
Top Attorneys in Pasadena, Pasadena Magazine (2021) (Multiple Years) 
International Advisory Experts Award, Energy Law (2020)

Publications
Construction Subcontracting (American Bar Association, 2014) (Co-Author)
Operations & Maintenance Contracts: Contract Approaches and Alternatives
Lesser Known International Arbitration Organizations

Community Involvement
UCLA Scholarship Advisory Committee
Boy Scouts of America (Troop Committee Chair)
Little League and Youth Soccer Programs
City of Glendora, California, Ad Hoc Citizens Committee on City Finances (Appointee)
Order of St. John, Knights Hospitaler
Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem, NATO Commandery

Insights

May. 18, 2022  |  Client Alerts

California Court Rules That a Licensed Contractor Using An Unlicensed Subcontractor Cannot Recover Compensation for the Unlicensed Work if There is a Dispute

On May 13, 2022, in a matter of first impression, the California Court of Appeal…

Mar. 3, 2022

Eleven Leech Tishman Lawyers Chosen As Top Attorneys 2022 By Pasadena Magazine

Bill Bresee

Feb. 10, 2022  |  Client Alerts

Project Labor Agreements Will Be Required For Large-Scale Federal Construction Projects

Bill Bresee

Feb. 8, 2022  |  Client Alerts

OFCCP Opens Contractor Portal for Federal Contractors

May. 3, 2021  |  Client Alerts

California’s AB 80 Is Enacted To Provide An Exclusion from Income of, and Deductibility of Expenses Paid With, PPP and EIDL Funds  

On April 29, 2021, under pressure to provide relief for California businesses suffering the impact…

Apr. 29, 2021  |  Client Alerts

Ninth Circuit Lifts Injunction on California’s AB 5 Enforcement Against Motor Carriers

On April 28, 2021, in a much-anticipated ruling, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted…

Mar. 5, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Sponsors HKASC 29th Chinese New Year Virtual Gala as Corporate Banquet Chair

Feb. 12, 2021  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Attorneys Recognized as “Top Attorneys in Pasadena” by Pasadena Magazine

Mar. 5, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Awarded International Advisory Experts Award in Energy Law

PASADENA, CA – March 5, 2020 – Leech Tishman is pleased to announce that attorney…

Mar. 4, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Attorneys Named “Top Attorneys in Pasadena” by Pasadena Magazine

Feb. 7, 2020  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman Serves As Corporate Banquet Chair At HKASC 28th Chinese New Year Gala

Oct. 25, 2019  |  Firm News

Leech Tishman LA-Area Offices Participate in Los Angeles Regional Food Bank Community Impact Day

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Office Location

Pasadena

Contact

Email: wbresee@leechtishman.com

Phone: 626.796.4000

Fax: 626.795.6321

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