Avery Williams

Avery Williams

McKool Smith

Avery Williams is a trial lawyer specializing in complex commercial litigation and intellectual property matters. He is co-chair of McKool Smith's trade-secret practice, and also focuses on representing clients in emerging copyright disputes concerning infringement related to AI-generated images. Mr. Williams is the author of McKool Smith's AI Litigation Tracker, which provides weekly updates to monitor breaking developments related to key generative AI-focused copyright infringement-related litigations impacting the media and entertainment sectors. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts across the nation. Mr. Williams' experience includes being a member of the McKool Smith trial team that secured a "Top 100 Verdict" for the developers of Canyon Ridge Resort against financial services firm Sterne Agee & Leach, and one of its former investment bankers. On the defense side, his victories include helping to secure a complete defense verdict for CenturyLink in a securities fraud suit brought by five groups of investors and four of its current and past executives who accused the company of securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud. Mr. Williams earned his B.A. degree from Trinity University and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law.

Avery Williams's Courses

  • Using AI in Legal Practice: Advanced Tips and Tricks

    Generative AI

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    Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
    Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
    California CLE Approved 6 Total
    Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
    Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
    Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
    Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
    Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
    Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
    Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
    Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
    Louisiana CLE Approved 6 Total
    Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
    Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
    Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
    Montana CLE Pending 6 Total
    North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
    New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
    Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
    New York CLE Approved 7 Total
    Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
    Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
    Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
    Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
    Rhode Island CLE Approved 7 Total
    South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
    Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
    Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
    Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
    Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
    Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
    Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
    Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
    West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
    Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
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