William P. Atkins

William P. Atkins serves as a Professorial Lecturer in Law at The George Washington University Law School while maintaining an active partnership at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP in Washington, DC, specializing in intellectual property litigation and counseling.

His academic credentials include:

• BS from University of Maryland College Park
• JD and MBA from University of Baltimore
• LLM from The George Washington University

Mr. Atkins' professional expertise centers on patent law and intellectual property systems, evidenced by his editorial leadership of the PTAB Handbook (Sixth Edition) and the Patent Litigation Strategies Handbook. His work provides critical frameworks for patent trial procedures and litigation strategy, influencing both academic discourse and legal practice in intellectual property law. He maintains significant professional engagement through leadership roles including past Presidency of the Bar Association of DC and active participation in multiple bar associations.

No information is available regarding student advising relationships or research grant funding.