About William S.
William S. Shepherd built his academic foundation in economics before turning to the law. He graduated from the University of the South in Sewanee with a B.A. in Economics. He earned a J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 1989 and followed that with an LL.M. in Securities Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center in 1992. Those studies shaped the contours of his early legal interests.
He has practiced in Texas for many years. His postgraduate training in securities regulation helped steer him into regulatory and transactional work. Over time he developed experience in handling matters that touch on securities law, corporate transactions, and related compliance questions. He approaches those issues with attention to statutory frameworks and administrative process.
Shepherd’s professional home is Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP. He is part of the firm’s legal team and works alongside colleagues who handle business and finance disputes, regulatory matters, and corporate counsel work. His contributions are grounded in his graduate study and the practical demands of advising clients in regulated environments.
Membership in the Texas State Bar remains current. That membership underlies his practice in state courts and in dealings with state regulatory bodies. He maintains practice ties across the firm’s Texas offices, counseling clients on document drafting, transactional structures, and regulatory compliance where securities rules intersect with business objectives.
Colleagues and clients see him as a careful analyst of regulatory texts and a steady presence on complex matters. He writes and reviews agreements, evaluates compliance programs, and advises on disclosure and reporting obligations. His career path reflects a steady movement from classroom study to the practical application of securities law in a law firm setting.
He currently practices at Shepherd Smith Edwards & Kantas, LLP handling securities and corporate regulatory matters.
