William B. Bierce

Co-Founder

Bierce & Kenerson, P.C.
420 Lexington Avenue, #1402
New York, New York 10170
212 840 0080 Tel

wbierce@biercekenerson.com

• “Smarter Business Exits: Strategies and Toolkits for Corporate Divorce, Succession Planning and Joint Exits” (Leaders Press, 2020) (available at amazon.com; see https://smarterbusinessexits.com).

>”Devil’s Dictionary of Global Sourcing: Hidden meanings in procurement, business services, project management and relationship governance,” privately published (2011).
• “The Contractor’s Perspective on Privatization,” co-authored with Dan Cosgrove and Steve Else, in Privatizing Governmental Functions, ed. D. Ballati.  (Law Journal Press, Corporate Law Series, May 2001; updates for 2002 and 2003).

Acknowledgments:
• Barbara R. Hauser, The International Family Offices Journal, review of Family Offices: The STEP Handbook for Advisers, Second Edition (Global Law and Business Ltd 2019).
• John Berry, Offshoring Opportunities, Strategies, and Tactics for Global Competitiveness (Wiley, 2007).
• James Maxeiner and Peter Schotthöfer, Advertising Law in Europe and North America (Kluwer, 1992).

Articles (Partial List):
“Multiparty Contractual Networks: New Tool for Global Entrepreneurship and Supply Chains,” Business Lawyer International (International Bar Association), vol. 20, no. 3 (Sept. 2019).
• “Commerce international Conséquences de la réglementation internationale du commerce sur l’internet” (Translation: •”International Trade Regulation of Internet Businesses”), Expertises des Systèmes d’Information (November 2013), http://www.expertises.info/
• “International Trade Regulation of Internet Businesses” by William B. Bierce, published by New York State Bar Association (October 2013).
• “Cybersécurité Le Partage « Volontaire » de Données Personnelles avec les gouvernements” (Translation:  “Cybersecurity Volunteer Sharing with the Government”), Expertises des Systèmes d’Information (December 2012), http://www.expertises.info/
• “Réforme américaine des brevets “Les petits seront désfavorisés”’ (Translation: American Reform on Patents: “Small Enterprises will be Disadvantaged”), Interview of William B. Bierce, Expertises des Systèmes d’Information (November 2011), http://www.expertises.info/
• “The U.S. Presidential Race Impact on Global Services,” Parts I and II, Global Services E-magazine (May, June 2008), http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/printedition/05/2008 and 06/2008.
• “U.S. Legislative Developments Affecting Global Services,” Global Services E-magazine (Feb. 2007), http://www.globalservicesmedia.com/printedition/02/2007.
• “Effectively Managing the HRO Contract Development Process,” HRO Today (December 2006).
• “Provisions for Adjudicating Judicial Disputes in Foreign Outsourcing Contracts, Bio/Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Report 9, no. 6., newsletter by PharmSource.com (June 2004).
• “Privacy Law as a Selection Factor: Regulation of Transborder Data Flows Requires Managing Compliance with Privacy Laws, Human Resources Outsourcing Europe: Where Business Leaders Made HR Decisions,” HRO Europe 2, no. 1 (Spring 2004), http://www.hroeurope.com
• “Share-in-Savings Government Outsourcing, Forum on Government Transformation,” Center for Public-Private Enterprise (Summer 2003).
• “Supranational Law of Outsourcing: Market Access Rights of Service Providers Under WTO Rules on Trade in Services,” Firmbuilder (March 2003), http://www.iaop.org/firmbuilder.com.
•” Truth in Outsourcing,” Pharmaceutical Technology North America (November 2001).
• “Thirteen Biggest Mistakes in Outsourcing: Customer’s Mistakes and Vendor’s Mistakes,” Outsourcing Journal (Dec. 2000).
• “Strategies for Managing Risks of Non-Performance by Alliance Partners,” Integration Management (June 1997).
• “Differences between Outsourcing and Privatization of Information Services in America,” Tolley’s Computer Law [London] (January 1997).
• ” Commandes Macros + Arborescences Macro-Menu = Méthode d’Exploitation = non Copyright: La Cour Suprême Maintient la Décision en Faveur de la Société Borland,” Revue Alain Bensoussan: Droit des Technologies Avancées [(Paris] (Aug. 1996).
• “The Crime of “Technological Duress” under New York Law, Tolley’s Computer Law 10 [London] (February 1994).
• “A Brief Guide to Rights in Computer Software: Recent U.S. Decisions,” International Bar Association, Section on Business Law, International Computer and Technology Law (Committee R), International Technology Newsletter 10, no. 2, pp. 12-20 (Aug./Sept. 1993).
• “Creditors’ and Licensees’ Rights in Trademarks: Comparative Analysis and Recommendations for International Standards,” Joint Committee Report (principal author), The Committee on Foreign and Comparative Law and The Committee on Trademarks and Unfair Competition, Bulletin of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (April 30, 1993)
• “Etats-Unis: Petit Guide Des Droits sur les Logiciels: Décisions Récentes de Tribunaux Américains,” Les Expertises des Systèmes d’Information 299 [Paris] (Sept. 1992).

Speeches, Webinars and Conference Presentations:

• Impact of EU General Data Privacy Regulation (GDPR) on U. S. Data Controllers, presented at Creative Valley, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France,  May 16, 2018
• Legal Ethics Challenges in Meeting New Privacy Obligations of both Lawyers and Clients in Cross-Border Transactions. Panel Chair, Moderator and Speaker with Azevedo & Sette, Brazil, Roosdiona & Partners, Zicolaw, Jakarta, Indonesia, D’Alverny Avocats, Paris, France, Law Offices of Maia T. Spilman, New York, NY, Deeth Williams Wall, LLP, Toronto, Canada, at ABA Section of International Law 2018 Spring Meeting, April 17-21, 2018, New York, NY.
• “Trumperie ou simple Trump l’oeil : un nouveau cadre juridique pour le commerce et l’investissement aux Etats-Unis ?”  Co-speakers, DS Avocats Avocat aux barreaux de Paris et New York; Bpifrance, Paris, May 23, 2017.
• “La conformité américaine et française au Règlement européen sur la protection des données personnelles,” Co-speaker, ADSTO, Paris, May 16, 2017.
• “Practical Solutions for Distance Selling to U.S. Consumers,” International webinar, Co-sponsored by the Bundesverband E-Commerce und Versandhandel Deutschland e.V. (bevh) and the French-American Chamber of Commerce CoWork (NY), May 12, 2016.
• “Strategies for Compliance with Evolving IoT Regulation,” presented by Insurance IoT USA, Miami, Florida, December 1-2, 2015.
• Moderator, Panel on Comparative Laws & Practices in several countries relating to Innovation, Business Growth and the Practice of Law, presented by Congrès GESICA, International Section, Roundtable Discussion [L’Innovation dans la Pratique du Droit, Le Droit de l’Innovation aux Etats-Unis, Innover Ailleurs, enfer ou Paradis, Contribution et Animation par la section international], November 6, 2015.
• “Taking UK Tech to the U.S.: Business Planning and Operations,” presented by techUK.org, London, United Kingdom, January 15, 2015.
• “Anonymous Mobility Rights: Online Tracking, Geolocation of Web Users and “Do Not Track Me”.” Workshop presentation at 2014 ITechLaw European Conference, Paris, France, October 16, 2014.
• “Using Globalization to Gain Access to Global Tech Markets.” Interactive panel discussion, presented by New York Technology Council, with Bierce & Kenerson, P.C., TransPerfect, Dotsub and Oban Multilingual, Anchin, New York City, June 24, 2014.
• “Inbound, Outbound: Developing Offshore Tech Partnerships for International Expansion.” Interactive panel discussion, presented by New York Technology Council, Bierce & Kenerson, P.C., Department of Commerce and Intead, Anchin, New York City, February 26, 2014.
• “Secrets of Global Branding: Developing and cultivating your global footprint across various global business models and brand management models.”  Internet interview of William B. Bierce, Esq., Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. by Té Revesz on VoiceAmerica, February 13, 2014.
• Comment approcher les e-marchés américains. Cette conférence fait dédiées au développement de votre business sur les marché Nord Américain. Focus sur les alliances stratégiques : Comment ouvrir les portes sans céder tout ? Une Web-Conférence jeudi le 17 octobre 2013, Paris, France.
• “An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Going Global.” Internet interview of William B. Bierce, Esq., Bierce & Kenerson, P.C. by Té Revesz on VoiceAmerica, March 21, 2013.
• “Limited Liability Companies: Basics of Ownership and Structuring.” Webinar, New York, New York, December 6, 2012.
• “Tech-Driven Strategic Alliances.” Webinar, New York City, Wednesday, December 12, 2012.
• “Hot Issues for International Technology Businesses”. Seminar, New York City, June 20, 2012. Presented by Bierce & Kenerson, PC, EisnerAmper, LLP, Edica-Garnett Partners and Program Brokerage Corporation.
• LLC Toolkit: Introduction to the Benefits of LLCs. Webinar, New York City, April 10, 2012.
• LLC Toolkit for Designing Collaborative Business Models: Sweat-Equity, JVs and Global Services Businesses. Webinar (for CLE credit), New York City, December 6, 2011 and December 9, 2010.
• The Future of Law and the Impact of Outsourcing. Presentation to Rotary Club, New York City, by Bierce & Kenerson, PC, Outsourcing Law Global, LLC, Cerebra LPO India Ltd., and PA Consulting, November 2, 2011 and Webinar by same plus GSSOCX, Foreign Translations and Global Source Partners, October 26, 2011.
• “Journey Through Different Shared Services Models.”  Paper presented at IQPC-SSON’s 10th Annual Shared Services for Finance & Accounting Conference, Chicago, Illinois, July 15, 2010.
• Managing Knowledge, Compliance and Legal Risks in Sourcing of Global Talent.  Webinar, co-sponsored by Bierce & Kenerson, PC, Outsourcing Law Global, LLC and PA Consulting, March 23, 2010 and November 17, 2009.
•  Law and Policy in Global Services.  Webinar, co-sponsored by Bierce & Kenerson, PC,  Outsourcing Law Global, LLC and Turner Government and Public Affairs, May 14, 2009.
• “Going Global: Strategies for Small to Mid-Sized Businesses in Supply Chain Management and Serving Global Markets.”  Paper presented at National Business Institute Going Global: Essential International Law for Business Transactions, Long Island, New York [CLE Credit], November 23, 2008.
• Eroding Offshore Advantage-Countering Currency, Attrition and Cost Escalation.  Panelist at OutsourceWorld Summit, New York City, October 15, 2008.
• “Legal Process Outsourcing: Business Models,” (September 15, 2008).  Paper presented at LPO Summit, American Conference Institute, New York City.
• “The Structure and Future of Global Services.”  Paper presented at Warwick Legal Network Conference, Stockholm, Sweden, July 4, 2008.
• “Government Policy and the Rule of Law – Political Impact on Global Services.” Co-chair and presenter at Global Sourcing Council Conference on Risk Management Strategies and Practices in Global Sourcing: Emerging Challenges and Solutions for Globalizing Enterprises, New York City, [CLE Credit], June 28, 2008.
• “Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances: Determining the Most Appropriate Structure and Allocating Rights and Obligations.”  Paper presented at American Conference Institute, New York City, [CLE Credit], April 11, 2005.
• “Privacy Issues in Outsourcing: Panel Discussion.” Panelist in Legal Issues In International Outsourcing, Institutional Investor Conferences, New York City [CLE Credit], October 1, 2004.
• “Joint Venture Governance.”  Council for Business Development and Integration Executives, The Conference Board, New York City, March 20, 2002.
• “Model of an Outsourcing Governance Structure.”  Paper presented at Conference on Structuring Outsourcing Relationships for the 21st Century, sponsored by the Pharmaceutical Education & Research Institute, Inc. and the Bio/Pharmaceutical Outsourcing Report, Washington, D.C., December 7, 2000.
• “Drafting the Outsourcing Agreement.”  Paper presented at Conference on Outsourcing, Joint Services and New Service Businesses: New Strategies for Regulated Utilities, sponsored by Infocast Miami,  (October 16-17, 1997).
• “Best Practices in Benchmarking.”  Panelist at Conference on Third Generation Outsourcing: Innovation in Business Function Delivery, sponsored by Forbes Magazine and the Yankee Group, New York City, November 7, 1996.
• “Limited Liability Companies: International Aspects — What’s In It for You, What’s In It for Your Client.”  Paper presented at Union Internationale des Avocats and Pennsylvania State Bar Association (Annual Meeting), Hershey, Pennsylvania, May 3, 1995.
• “LLC’s for International Commerce and Investment.”  Moderator of colloquium of four American lawyers and five foreign lawyers, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York, New York City, March 6, 1995.
• “Amérique: L’adaptation juridique aux nouvelles activités commerciales. Aspects pratiques du dépôt auprès du Copyright Office américain,” Paper presented at Centre d’Expertises CELOG / Agence pour la Protection des Programmes, 12th Annual Forum “De l’informatique à l’information: Programmes et données: La fusion,” Paris, France, CNIT, Sept. 28, 1994.
•  “Outsourcing and Facilities Management in Managed Care.”  Paper presented at Health Association of America, Inc., Orlando, Florida, November 1991.