William O. London
Partner
William O. London
Partner
William "Bill" London is a founding partner of Kimura London & White LLP and a leading bilingual international business attorney whose practice bridges the worlds of cross-border commerce, sophisticated litigation, and complex personal matters for high-net-worth clients. Fluent in Mandarin and trained at both Georgetown Law and Tsinghua University School of Law, Mr. London brings a rare combination of legal depth and cultural fluency to matters that span jurisdictions, languages, and legal systems.
His practice centers on international business transactions and litigation, cross-border trade, and sophisticated trust, estate, and family law for global families and multinational clients. He guides entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, and high-net-worth individuals through multi-million-dollar matters with clarity, precision, and culturally attuned strategy. Clients turn to him not only for his legal acumen but for his reliability, discretion, and integrity, qualities that matter most when the stakes are personal as well as financial.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. London is actively involved in business, legal, and international affairs organizations throughout Orange County and Southern California. He serves as outside general counsel to the Pacific Symphony and is a member of the CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County, Vistage CEO Peer Advisory Group, U.S.-China Business Council, Association for Corporate Growth, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce, and China General Chamber of Commerce – Los Angeles, among other organizations.
William has been featured in leading national, international, and industry publications, including Newsweek, the Los Angeles Times, Fortune, Nasdaq, Yahoo Finance, Investopedia, CGTN, and the Daily Journal.
Mr. London is recognized by Super Lawyers, Lawyers of Distinction, America's Top 50 Lawyers, and Marquis Who's Who, a distinction reserved for the most accomplished professionals worldwide. He is admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, as well as the United States District Courts for the Central and Southern Districts of California. Mr. London is regularly called upon by national and international publications for his expertise in international business, real estate, estate planning, and global family matters. Whether structuring a cross-border transaction, resolving an international dispute, or guiding a family through a high-asset matter with global dimensions, Mr. London delivers seamless legal solutions across borders and cultures.
Practice Areas
Business
International Business
Trusts & Estates
Mediation Services
Family Law
Non-Profit
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D. – 2011
- Tsinghua University Law School, Beijing
- University of California, Santa Barbara, California
- B.A. – 2005
- Major: Law and Society
Honors
- Super Lawyers – Rising Stars from 2016 – 2021, Super Lawyer 2026, 2027
- Lawyers Of Distinction -- 2024
- America's Top 50 lawyers - 2024
Professional & Community Affiliations
- CEO Leadership Alliance Orange County – Member
- Vistage CEO Peer Advisory Group – Member
- Pacific Symphony – Official General Counsel
- Orange County Bar Association, Trusts & Estates Section – Member
- California Lawyers Association, Business Law and Trusts & Estates Sections – Member
- Pacific Club – Member
- CALA OC – Member
- CLAOC - Member
- U.S.-China Business Council – Member
- Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) – Member
- Beverly Hills Bar Association – Member
- China General Chamber of Commerce – Los Angeles – Member
- Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce – Member
Languages
- English
- Mandarin Chinese
Recent Blog Posts
What Is Securities Fraud? A Comprehensive Legal Guide
Essential Tips for Effective Crypto Estate Planning
Optimize Your Wealth: Year-End Estate Planning for Families
If I Am Served Divorce Papers, Do I Have to Sign Them?
Navigating Back-to-School Custody Schedules in Orange County
Recommendations
- I can't say enough great things about Attorney Bill (William) London and his incredible associate Taeva. They genuinely cared about my needs. Bill is friendly, sharp, strategic, and incredibly knowledgeable. He was clear, honest, and confident every step of the way. He took the time to explain e...
- Bill London is one of the best attorneys around. He is a good listener and truly cares for his clients. He is thoughtful and gets things done right for you as a client.

