Mark S. Williams is a partner in the Oakland office.  Mr. Williams serves as counsel for a wide range of public entities, with a special emphasis on energy and sustainability issues for both K-12 and community college districts.  Mr. Williams is a specialist in a wide range of facility and land use issues, including developer agreements, construction and architect agreements, pre-qualification, and bidding.  He has experience in traditional bid-build construction agreements, as well as such alternative project delivery systems as construction manager at risk, lease-leaseback, and design-build.  Additionally, Mr. Williams is recognized as a leader in areas of alternative energy and energy conservation contracts.  He is also a member of the Green Technology Advisory Board. 

In addition to his successful school facilities practice, Mr. Williams provides general counsel services for clients and is experienced in conducting fraud and employee theft investigations on behalf of school districts and colleges. 

A popular speaker, he is often requested to present at the Association of Community College Administrators, the Community College League of California, and the Association of College Human Relations Officers.  Additionally, Mr. Williams speaks on energy issues, including RFP and contract topics throughout the state.

Mr. Williams has been active in community affairs and has served as a mentor in the Big Brothers and Futures for Children programs for over 15 years, and received his J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley.