Bio

William Briggs is a trial lawyer and civil litigator with broad experience in the entertainment industry. William represents some of the top talent in film, television, music, and sports. He has experience in state, federal, and appellate courts, and with arbitrations, involving intellectual property disputes, complex entertainment contract disputes, partnership disputes, rights of publicity and First Amendment issues, and employment matters. In addition to his decades-long practice, William is also the president of the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners. He is the highest-ranking official within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and his responsibilities include oversight of all aspects of the Department, its $11.8 billion budget, officer-involved shootings, and in-custody deaths. He regularly speaks at length in the media and to community groups on issues concerning policing in Los Angeles.