Featured Practices
William (Bill) Clawges practices in the litigation and arbitration of complex business disputes, including breach of contract, trade secret, intellectual property, and employment.
Before joining Bird Marella, Mr. Clawges worked as an associate at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP, where he represented financial institutions, international organizations, major social media platforms, and various other companies in a range of areas, including navigating the discovery process and preparing for trial and arbitration.
Mr. Clawges earned his J.D. from the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago, where he served as Executive Editor of the Journal of Criminal Law & Criminology and Treasurer and Vice President of the Environmental Law Society. He also volunteered at the Katten José de Diego Legal Clinic.
Education & Admissions
- Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2022
- American University, B.A., magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, 2016
- California, 2022
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Notable Matters
Secured a nearly $30 million judgment for a multinational logistics company client after a bench trial in Los Angeles Superior Court in a matter involving fuel distribution throughout California.
News & Media
Bird Marella Secures $30 Million Trial Win for Hyundai Affiliate
A Bird Marella team consisting of Timothy B. Yoo, Fanxi Wang, and Bill Clawges secured a $29.7 million judgment for their client Glovis America, Inc., part of the …
Friday, March 27, 2026
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