Vasilios “Bill” T. Nacopoulos is a seasoned corporate attorney with over 25 years of experience providing strategic legal counsel to public agencies, private enterprises, and nonprofits. Known for his deep expertise in corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, including stock and asset purchases, commercial and municipal finance, and many other commercial and business transactions. Bill brings a practical, business-focused mindset to complex legal challenges and board-level decision-making.

Education and Experience: A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School (B.S. in Economics, Finance) and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (cum laude), Bill began his career as a judicial clerk for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit before progressing into law firm roles supporting business transactions and regulatory compliance. For over a decade, he served as the sole associate attorney at Richards & Associates, P.C., a boutique law firm, where he led a wide range of highly sophisticated legal matters including multimillion-dollar real estate deals, asset and stock purchases, interest rate swaps, and for-profit and non-profit entity incorporation and dissolution.

Community Service: Bill played a lead role in a $3 billion state agency bond issuance, coordinating with law firms, investment banks, and government stakeholders to draft and revise enabling legislation and navigate intricate fiduciary and regulatory requirements. He has represented both borrowers and lenders in complex commercial financing transactions and has negotiated contracts involving employment, confidentiality, intellectual property licensing, and business succession planning. His ability to work independently and handle multi-disciplinary legal matters has made him a trusted partner to executive teams and boards alike.

Bill has also been a committed advocate and educator for nonprofit organizations. He regularly delivers seminars on governance, fiduciary responsibility, and financial compliance for local boards and community foundations. His practical, engaging style has helped numerous nonprofit leaders better understand their legal obligations and implement stronger oversight frameworks.

Fluent in Greek and highly active in his local Greek Orthodox Church, Bill is deeply community-oriented, having served on the boards of the Erie County Historical Society and the Regional Center for Workforce Excellence. He maintains affiliations with both the Pennsylvania and Erie County Bar Associations and continues to be a resource for legal peers and civic organizations.

Following the closure of his law firm, Bill is now pursuing board and advisory opportunities where he can apply his legal and strategic acumen to help organizations grow, govern effectively, and manage risk. Industry-agnostic but particularly interested in technology, finance, manufacturing, commercial lending, and distribution, Bill is driven by the opportunity to offer meaningful contributions beyond traditional legal practice and to find personal fulfillment through service.

With a reputation for integrity, fairness, thoroughness, and results-driven counsel, Vasilios “Bill” Nacopoulos is an ideal candidate for boards seeking a trusted advisor with deep legal roots and a sharp eye for business strategy.

Character: Bill is a principled, integrity-driven professional who brings diligence, reliability, and a deep sense of responsibility to every role he takes on.

Knowledge: With over 25 years of experience and a Wharton finance background, Bill offers expert-level legal insight across corporate governance, finance, M&A, and regulatory compliance.

Strategic: He has a proven ability to navigate complex business transactions and structure high-impact legal strategies that align with organizational objectives.

Communication: Bill is an articulate communicator and trusted advisor who distills complex legal concepts into clear, actionable guidance for executives, boards, and stakeholders.