Bill Wright is a Partner in Fisher Phillips’ Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Metro offices. He is also the Chair of the firm’s International Employment Practice Group. Bill counsels employers on various global employment, compensation and benefit issues related to employees abroad, as well as foreign nationals working in the US and the employment of US permanent residents and citizens abroad. Bill has worked with compliance issues related to hiring, retention and separation of employees in a multitude of jurisdictions. His experience with global employment issues has helped him assist clients with international operations on all seven continents, including Antarctica.
Bill has focused his practice on international employment issues for more than 20 years. He joined the BABCPHL to be able to engage and network with community members who are focused on similar topics and issues. His best memory with the BABCPHL goes back to 1997 at The Pyramid Club with a presentation on the Hong Kong Handover by a writer from the South China Morning Post.
As an avid traveler, especially to the UK, Bill really misses the opportunity to travel to the countries where his clients reside. Making connections virtually is much more challenging than in person, and he is looking forward to live events and meetings soon. Bill also acknowledges the upside to the pandemic restrictions. The virtual platform allows him greater flexibility and availability in his schedule. International travel takes up a large portion of Bill’s time so connecting with people virtually has given him more hours in his day. In addition, Bill is able to consult with his wise 15-year-old Irish Setter more frequently for advice and counsel while working from home. Bill hopes to re-engage with clients, friends and contacts in Europe and the UK as soon as the pandemic restrictions are lifted.
