William Walters

Health care organizations and industry leaders navigating the complexities of health law and policy turn to Will Walters for clear, actionable solutions and strategic guidance.

A trusted health care attorney and adviser, Will regularly works with leading medical specialty societies, health care and biopharmaceutical companies, industry trade associations, and advocacy organizations. His practice focuses on vaccine law and policy; coding, coverage, and reimbursement; drug pricing; and public affairs.

With a talent for translating English (medical and legal jargon) into English (accessible, plain-language insights), Will regularly writes articles and commentaries on health law and policy. He is also frequently quoted in news media outlets. 

As a law student, Will was a Kahan Health Law Fellow at the George Washington University School of Law and worked with the school’s Health Rights Law Clinic, where he advocated for individuals at risk of losing eligibility for public health programs. He also served as a Law Clerk for a health care advocacy organization supporting individuals living with diabetes.

Before pursuing his legal career, Will was a senior manager at a health care policy public relations firm, where he focused on the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, enrollment in health insurance marketplaces, and more.

What Will Delivers for Clients

• Responsive Insight: Will monitors fast-moving developments—such as vaccine and preventive services coverage and drug pricing rules—and quickly translates changes into concrete next steps for clients.
• Policy Translation into Action: Will leverages his background in health care policy communications and public affairs to help clients articulate complex regulatory positions and advocate effectively with policymakers, regulators, and the public.
• Coverage and Reimbursement Clarity: Will provides actionable counsel on coding, coverage, and payment issues across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers, helping clients navigate reimbursement disputes and secure favorable coverage determinations.
• Advocacy Rooted in Real-World Impact: His clinical advocacy experience representing vulnerable populations informs his understanding of how policy decisions affect patient access, equipping clients with counsel that balances legal compliance with mission-driven goals.

Education

• The George Washington University Law School (J.D., 2022)
  • Health Law Concentration
  • Kahan Health Law Fellow
  • Notes Editor, American Intellectual Property Law Association Journal
  • Student Attorney, Health Rights Law Clinic
  • Member, Student Health Law Association
• The College of William and Mary (B.A., cum laude, 2013)