Jackie ThulKillian joins Polsinelli law firm
Former U.S. Attorney William C. Killian has joined the national law firm Polsinelli as a shareholder in the firm’s Chattanooga office.
Killian, who served as the Justice Department’s top lawyer for the 41-county East Tennessee District for five years following his appointment by President Obama, will collaborate closely with Polsinelli’s Government Investigations and Compliance-Civil and Criminal Practice, led by Edward F. Novak. The unit is comprised of former federal prosecutors and government regulators. He will work with an array of clients and primarily focus on health care and health care fraud matters.
“Bill’s depth of experience is both unique and impressive, and we feel fortunate that he has selected Polsinelli as the next chapter in his decorated career,” said Polsinelli Chairman Russ Welsh.
Prior to his work as U.S. Attorney, Killian was a sole practitioner in his law firm in Jasper, Tenn., was city attorney for the city of Monteagle, Tenn. for 21 years and was the assistant district attorney for the Twelfth Judicial District in Tennessee. Throughout his professional career, Killian has held various teaching positions with colleges and universities in east Tennessee and the University of Tennessee College of Law. He served in the United States Army and the Tennessee National Guard from December 1970 to January 1973.