Will focuses his practice on complex civil litigation before state and federal courts. He has experience handling all stages of litigation, including drafting pleadings and motions, assisting with witness examinations, managing e-discovery, and conducting document review. He represents clients across a variety of industries.
Prior to joining Mintz, Will was a litigation associate at an international law firm, where he worked on a broad spectrum of complex commercial litigation. He also had an active pro bono practice that included assisting clients with family separation settlement negotiations with the US Department of Justice, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) applications, and habeas corpus petitions.
While attending law school, Will served as senior executive editor of the New York University Journal of International Law and Politics.
Before earning his JD, Will worked in senior research roles at an online media company and a market research firm, and as a researcher for a nonprofit think tank focused on international development.
viewpoints
“We lost. Sorry everyone”: The Implications of a District Court Finding Digital Token, LBC, Is a Security
November 21, 2022 | Blog | By Ellen Shapiro, Will G. McKitterick, Sofia Nuño
Crypto litigation, fueled by a surge of investors and market volatility, has ballooned in recent years. For example, numerous securities class actions and government subpoenas followed the May 2022 collapse of the $60 billion Terra network, along with stablecoin TerraUSD and the LUNA token.
News & Press
Jacob Hupart, Arameh O'Boyle, and Will McKitterick authored a Law360 article examining a recent decision that dismissed a proposed greenwashing lawsuit challenging Apple's carbon neutrality claims. The article explores the implications of the ruling and the lessons it offers companies making environmental and sustainability-related representations.
ESG-Focused Activism Persists Despite Proxy Curbs
August 12, 2025
Law360 published an article written by Mintz Members Jacob Hupart, Ellen Shapiro, and Associate Will McKitterick about the role ESG considerations continue to play in shareholder activism and proxy battles. The article also examines how recent regulatory and political developments have raised the bar for ESG-related proposals, influencing both strategy and outcomes.
Mintz Serves as Expert Contributor to University of Oxford Report on Climate Regulations
November 13, 2024
Mintz is one of two US law firms invited by Oxford University to serve as an expert pro bono contributor to its Climate Policy Monitor, an annual report on global climate regulations which launched today. Including a granular survey of 30 major countries’ net zero implementation (G20+), the research gives the most detailed view yet of how economic rules align—or not—to climate goals.
How Project 2025 Could Upend Federal ESG Policies
October 17, 2024
Members Jacob Hupart and Douglas Baumstein, along with Associate Will McKitterick, published a Law360 article about how Project 2025 could influence federal ESG policies.
Emerging Trends In ESG-Focused Securities Litigation
June 18, 2024
ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart, Securities Litigation Co-chair Douglas P. Baumstein, and Associate Will McKitterick recently co-authored an article in Law360 about the latest trends in securities litigation related to ESG. They analyze the current state of private securities fraud litigation pertaining to corporate ESG disclosures, identify common themes in the limited rulings to date, and offer several practical suggestions to avoid or mitigate related liability.
A Deep Dive Into The Evolving World Of ESG Ratings
June 11, 2024
ESG Co-chair Jacob Hupart, Member David Adams, and Associate Will McKitterick co-authored an article in Law360 discussing the evolving landscape of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings. They highlight the importance of these ratings in evaluating company performance and guiding investment decisions, while also addressing methodologies and various issues.
OpEd: Navigating Fiduciary Duties Amid The Rise Of Anti-ESG Rulemaking
February 14, 2023
Members Douglas P. Baumstein, Jacob H. Hupart and Associates Will G. McKitterick and Ellen Shapiro authored an article for The Deal discussing divides amongst state legislations regarding the implementation of ESG factors in investment decisions.
'Caremark' Liability Following The SEC's New ESG Reporting Requirements
December 15, 2022
Members Douglas P. Baumstein, Jacob H. Hupart, and Securities & Capital Markets Chair and Life Sciences Co-Chair Jonathan L. Kravetz, and Associates Will G. McKitterick and Ellen Shapiro authored an article for the New York Law Journal analyzing the role corporate boards play in monitoring and overseeing a company's operations, particularly in light of the SEC's imminent ESG disclosure rules.
Publications
- Co-author, Greenwashing Trends and Risks, LexisNexis Practical Guidance, (February 2025)
Recent Insights
Jacob Hupart, Arameh O'Boyle, and Will McKitterick authored a Law360 article examining a recent decision that dismissed a proposed greenwashing lawsuit challenging Apple's carbon neutrality claims. The article explores the implications of the ruling and the lessons it offers companies making environmental and sustainability-related representations.
