Eric Williams, a native Detroiter, is a transactional attorney who focuses his practice on the needs of Detroit startups, small businesses, and nonprofits. Eric previously served as the director of both the Wayne Law Business and Community Law Clinic and Patent Procurement Clinic, as well as the Director of the Wayne Law Program for Entrepreneurship and Business Law. Prior to joining Wayne Law, Eric was an associate in the New York offices of Nixon Peabody, LLP and Winston & Strawn, LLP. Since returning to Detroit, Eric has helped hundreds of local businesses get started, grow, and succeed. Eric is a frequent speaker for local entrepreneurship training programs and community groups. He currently serves on the board of directors for Ponyride and the advisory board for Colors Detroit. He is also vice chair of the Neighborhood Advisory Committee for the new Red Wings arena.