William attended Hampden-Sydney College and double majored while playing football. During his time, he earned a Robert Citrone research grant and won two conference championships. He earned a Gerber Health Law Fellowship to attend Case Western. During his time at Case Western, he was an extern in Federal Court, Clerked at an Insurance Firm, and was a Legal Intern at Milton A. Kramer law clinic representing indigent criminal defendants.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family, fishing, and reading.