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 State Bar of Georgia and numerous professional associations. He is active in service to the Bar, having served as a member of the State Bar of Georgia Disciplinary Investigative Panel from 1996 to 1999.  He has served on the Executive Committee of the State Bar of Georgia's Health Law Section, and served as Chair of that section from October 2005 to October 2006.  Mr. Calhoun was selected for inclusion in the 2009 Super Lawyers for the State of Georgia, a listing of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Also, Mr. Calhoun graduated from the 2009 Class of Leadership Albany, a program established for the purpose of identifying and developing leaders in the Albany community.  Since joining Langley & Lee in November 1999, Mr. Calhoun has represented clients in a variety of commercial and regulatory matters involving a wide spectrum of businesses.  Mr. Calhoun often serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia.