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William W. Sneed

Shareholder

Through his experience as former chief counsel to the Kansas Insurance Department and his regulatory, administrative, corporate and governmental affairs representation, William W. Sneed has the knowledge to provide quality counsel on any form of insurance issue at the local, state and federal levels.

 

Clients seek Mr. Sneed’s assistance to address insurance concerns ranging from policy approvals and company admissions to complete company reorganizations, as well as defense of hostile takeover attempts.  This experience, coupled with the knowledge gained as general counsel for the Kansas Turnpike Authority, enables Mr. Sneed to offer a unique viewpoint to the client.

 

In successfully representing the diverse interests of clients, Mr. Sneed appears before numerous administrative and legislative bodies, both state and federal levels.  Mr. Sneed’s founding membership in The Advocacy Group, a nationwide network of firms providing legislative support services, enables him to offer first-class representation in governmental affairs.  Mr. Sneed has drafted, testified and successfully passed hundreds of pieces of legislation.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Kansas Bar Association
    • Insurance Law Section Board
  • Topeka Bar Association
  • Federation of Regulatory Counsel
    • Founding Member and Past Director
  • The Advocacy Group
    • Founding Member and Current Board Director
  • Republican National Lawyers Association
  • Greater Topeka Chamber of Commerce
  • Topeka Performing Arts Center
    • Board Member
  • Boy Scouts of America Volunteer
  • USD 437 School Board, 2003-2011
    • President, 2007-2011
  • Washburn University
    • Athlete Scholarship Fund Board President
  • Washburn University Board of Regents
  • Washburn University Foundation
    • Board of Trustees

Distinctions

  • Listed in Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers
  • Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2007-2012, Government Relations Law
  • AV Rated Martindale Hubbell

Publications & Presentations

08/25/2009
Kansas Bar Association
08/01/2009
Various articles, FORC Newsletter