Ms. Williford is an associate with the firm's Litigation Department and a member of the firm's Compliance Services Team. She represents clients before local courts and administrative agencies related to contract disputes, statutory violations, and alcohol licensing. She also represents clients in investigations by the Department of Justice and various agencies related to the False Claims Act. Ms. Williford draws upon her experience to advise clients on the design and implementation of comprehensive compliance programs and cost-effective electronic discovery practices.
Ms. Williford was selected to participate in Holland & Knight's 2008 Rising Stars program, which is a dnamic and intensive program in leadership, marketing, and management. She is also an active member of the hiring committee. Prior to joining the firm's Washington D.C. office, she practiced from the firm's Boston office, where she was an active member of the Women's Initiative, hiring committee, and coordinated the office's pro bono cases with the Boston Medical Center's Family Advocacy Program.
Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Ms. Williford served as a law clerk for the Honorable Gerald Bruce Lee in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
- Defended pharmaceutical manufacturing company in a Department of Justice investigation involving claims regarding kickbacks, false claims, and off-label promotion.
- Defended medical device company in an investigation by the state attorney general in connection with False Claims Act allegations.
- Conducted internal investigation of medical rehabilitation organization in connection with potential False Claims Act violations;
- Conducted internal investigation of government contractor facing potential False Claims Act violations;
- Conducted internal employment investigation involving claims of harassment;
- Advised pharmaceutical manufacturing company on numerous compliance policies and procedures;
- Advised national company regarding the development of a practical and cost effective records retention program and the implementation of e-discovery best practices.