Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management News

For Third Consecutive Year, Billy Wilkins Named to Greenville’s “Most Influential” List
Greenville    January 6, 2012

The January 2012 edition of Greenville Business magazine names Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Wilkins to its list of "50 Most Influential" people in Greenville.

"Lt. Tony Robinson receives Billy Wilkins Award"
The Pickens Sentinel    November 22, 2011

The Pickens Sentinel reports on the 2011 Billy Wilkins Award for Excellence in Law Enforcement, which has been awarded to Lt. Tony Robinson of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office and Investigator Mark Perry of the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office.

William W. “Billy” Wilkins Earns International Compliance and Ethics Award
Greenville    September 14, 2011

The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) honored Wilkins at its 2011 Compliance & Ethics Institute in Las Vegas, NV.

Media Reports about Firm's Expansion in Raleigh
Raleigh    April 28, 2011

Regional and national media outlets report on Nexsen Pruet's hiring of a Former Chief Justice and verteran Raleigh attorneys.

Former Chief Justice & Veteran Raleigh Attorneys Join Nexsen Pruet
Raleigh    April 25, 2011

The hiring of the Honorable I. Beverly Lake (Chief Justice, NC Supreme Court, Retired), G. Eugene “Gene” Boyce, R. Daniel “Dan” Boyce and Robin K. Vinson reinforces the firm’s regional growth strategy and strengthens its litigation practice in the Triangle.

Andrew Mathias Joins Nexsen Pruet; Expanding Billy Wilkins’ Team
Greenville    September 29, 2010

He will practice with the Business Litigation Group in the firm’s Greenville office.

Billy Wilkins Praised for Role in "Greatest Change in the Entire Criminal Justice System"
C-SPAN    Washington, DC    April 29, 2010

Nexsen Pruet member (partner) Billy Wilkins received high praise during a confirmation hearing at the United State’s Senate.

"Auditing firm at fault, Smart Online claims"
Frank Vinluan    Durham    Triangle Business Journal    April 16, 2010

Nexsen Pruet corporate and securities attorney Jay Hennig shares insight into civil malpractice cases with the Triangle Business Journal.

Billy Wilkins Named to List of "50 Most Influential" People in Greenville
Greenville Business Magazine    January 2010

The January 2010 edition of Greenville Business Magazine names Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Wilkins to its list of "50 Most Influential" people in Greenville.

"Top 15 stories of the year"
Greenville    GSA Business

On December 31, 2009 GSA Business published an article entitled "Top 15 stories of the year." Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Wilkins made the list at #12 - "Wilkins represents high-profile cases."

"From bench to bar: Former federal chief judge makes tough transition"
South Carolina Lawyers Weekly    November 10, 2009

The November 9th, 2009 edition of South Carolina Lawyers Weekly profiles Billy Wilkins in an article entitled "From bench to bar: Former federal chief judge makes tough transition."

Former 4th Circuit Chief Judge Shares Secrets with N.C. Department of Justice Attorneys
Raleigh    April 2009

William W. “Billy” Wilkins, former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and former Chair of the United States Sentencing Commission recently spoke to more than 65 attorneys at the North Carolina Department of Justice.

"Hanging up his robes"
Greenville Magazine

The January 2009 edition of Greenville Magazine features a profile of Nexsen Pruet member Billy Wilkins.

"Nexsen Pruet's deal of the year: hiring Billy Wilkins"
Greenville, SC    GSA Business    December 23, 2008

Nexsen Pruet attorney Billy Wilkins is featured in an article in the latest edition of GSA Business. The headline of the article reads - "Nexsen Pruet's deal of the year: hiring Billy Wilkins."

"Looking Backward - General counsel acquitted of backdating as next wave of fraud looms"
InsideCounsel    December 2, 2008

Billy Wilkins, head of Nexsen Pruet's White-Collar Crime, Appellate Advocacy, and Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management practice groups is quoted in the December 2008 edition of InsideCounsel magazine.

Criminal Fallout from The Financial Crisis
How to Protect Your Organization
White-Collar Crime Fighter / www.wccfighter.com    November 25, 2008

White-Collar Crime Fighter editor Peter Goldman interviews Billy Wilkins, head of Nexsen Pruet's White-Collar Crime, Appellate Advocacy, and Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management practice groups.

William “Billy” Wilkins, Former Chief Judge, joins Nexsen Pruet
Noted national judicial figure to head 3 practice groups, including White-Collar Crime
Greenville, SC    October 5, 2008

William W. “Billy” Wilkins, Ronald Reagan’s first selection to the federal bench in the nation and the former Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, has joined Nexsen Pruet as a Partner. He will lead the firm’s White-Collar Crime, Appellate Advocacy, and Corporate Compliance/Crisis Management practice groups and actively participate in the firm’s Business Litigation Group. Wilkins will be based in the firm’s Greenville, S.C., office.

Judge Wilkins Retires - WYFF News Reports
Greenville    WYFF4.com    October 5, 2008

WYFF's Michael Cogdill interviews Judge Wilkins and board chairman Leighton Lord.

"Wilkins retires from court to join law firm" - The Greenville News reports
www.greenvilleonline.com    October 5, 2008

"Wilkins retires from court to join law firm" The Greenville News reporter Dan Hoover interviews Judge Wilkins and board chairman Leighton Lord.


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