G. William Frick*

Consultant

Bill Frick represents clients on a wide spectrum of energy and environmental matters involving public policy formation and advocacy in all three branches of government as well as legal issues for trade associations.

Mr. Frick served as General Counsel to the American Petroleum Institute (API) for seventeen years. As a senior executive and chief legal officer at the nation’s largest oil and natural gas industry trade association, he participated in identifying emerging industry-wide issues and helping manage the industry’s strategies addressing those issues. In addition, he represented the oil and gas industry on regulatory and litigation matters before government agencies and federal courts and advised member companies on the industry’s responses to changing regulatory and legal environments. He also advised member companies and API staff on compliance with antitrust laws and procedures for standards development.

Professional Background

Vice President, Industry Operations Council, API, 1999-2003.

Vice President for Health, Environment, and Safety, API, 1992-1999.

Corporate Secretary, API, 1987-2003.

General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 1971-1977.

Member, Van Ness Feldman, 1977-1982.

Government Service

General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1976-1977

Deputy General Counsel, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1975-1976

Associate General Counsel, Water Quality Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1973-1975

Attorney, Air Quality & Radiation Division, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1971-1973

Honors & Distinctions

• Best Lawyers in America; Environmental Law; 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

News

• 10 Van Ness Feldman Lawyers Recognized as Leaders in their Field by The Best Lawyers in America
• Seven Van Ness Feldman Attorneys Named Best Lawyers, in 2007