50 Hartford Business Journal • August 6, 2018 • www.HartfordBusiness.com
B
ill Roberts is a partner in Shipman &
Goodwin's health law practice group
and is the chair of the firm's data privacy
team. He focuses his practice at the intersec-
tion of privacy, technology and the law, with a
particular emphasis on the healthcare and insur-
ance sectors.
In doing so, he assists healthcare providers, in-
surers and technology firms (including software
companies, insurtech firms and healthcare tech-
nology companies) navigate legal challenges with
respect to regulatory compliance, governmen-
tal investigations, data breaches and complex
contracting. Clients who seek Robert's advice
and guidance range from technology startups to
Fortune 50 companies.
What's been the biggest professional
accomplishment so far in your career?
Building the data privacy practice at my firm, and
handling some of the nation's largest data breaches
with the great platform we have developed.
How are you involved in the community?
I served as the Canton town representative to
the Farmington River Coordinating Committee,
an environmental group focused on maintaining
and improving the river.
What do you like to do outside of work?
Most of my time outside of work is spent with
my family — we like to ski, hike and travel.
Give an example of a people-skills habit you adhere
to in your work and daily life that you feel has
helped you succeed.
I want every member of our team to feel a sense
of ownership over our practice and our clients.
What must the Greater Hartford region do to
attract more talented young professionals to
the area?
Embrace what the area does best — nice
towns, good schools — and focus on job creation.
Reasons why you deserve to be a 40 Under Forty:
• Elected partner.
• Lead the firm's privacy practice.
Fun Fact
Played on national champion flag football team.
William J. Roberts
Age: 38
Company: Shipman & Goodwin LLP
Title: Partner
No. of years with current company: 10
Town where I live: Canton
Town where I work: Hartford
College: Colby College
Highest degree: Law degree
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