William W. Calhoun was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1960. He graduated from the University of Georgia in 1983, and then attended the University’s Law School, receiving his J.D., cum laude, in 1987. Mr. Calhoun practiced privately in Atlanta for three years, and then joined the office of the Attorney General for the State of Georgia. During his nine years as an Assistant Attorney General, Mr. Calhoun primarily represented the State Health Planning Agency (now the Department of Community Health’s Division of Health Planning) and the Department of Insurance, with a secondary emphasis on the Board of Regents. His experience in regulatory matters and litigation on behalf of the State of Georgia is extensive.

Mr. Calhoun is a member of the Dougherty County Bar Association, and the State Bar of Georgia. He is active in service to the Bar, having served as a member of the State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary Investigative Panel from June 1996 to June 1999, and currently serving as Chairman of the State Bar of Georgia’s Health Law Section. He is also a member of the American Health Lawyers Association. Since joining Langley & Lee in November 1999, Mr. Calhoun has represented clients in a variety of commercial matters involving a wide spectrum of businesses, but has continued to emphasize health care and insurance law. Mr. Calhoun often serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia.