"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."

--Winston Churchill

Bill Clifton is a senior litigator who has tried to jury verdict cases involving every aspect of the employment relationship. He has defended cases involving claims of sexual harassment, retaliatory discharge, disability, age, religion, race and sex discrimination, equal pay violations, as well as cases involving claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, negligent supervision, intentional infliction of emotional distress, fraud, and breach of contract. Bill assists employers in problem prevention and legal analysis of complex employment issues. Bill also represents employers in matters involving confidentiality and covenants not to compete. Bill is a frequent Speaker for the EEOC’s Employer outreach program. Before joining Constangy, Bill was an Associate with the law firm of Haynsworth, Baldwin, Johnson & Greaves.

Publications/Presentations

• Co-Author, Annual Survey of Georgia Employment Law, Mercer University Law Review

Awards & Recognition

• Chambers USA Guide

Professional Activities/Associations

• Former Municipal Judge, City of Forsyth, GA
• Former President, Council of Municipal Court Judges
• Former Magistrate Judge, Monroe County
• Former Member, Judicial Council of Georgia

Civic/Charitable Activities/Associations

• Adjunct Professor, Walter F. George School of Law - Mercer University, 2007-2011
• Machinists Mate, United States Navy, 1978-1984

Clerkships

• Law Clerk for the Hon. Duross Fitzpatrick, United States District Court, Middle District of Georgia, 1993-1995