Bill Sembel focuses his practice on education, civil litigation and compliance matters. Bill has advised and represented students, instructors, as well as private and charter institutions. He also has experience in civil litigation and transactions within commercial and real estate matters. Within compliance, Bill has provided advising, reviewing, drafting, and evaluating businesses policies related to data and privacy.

Prior to joining GRSM, Bill completed a master’s degree in education and interned for a Title IX company. Bill also does data work and program evaluation for a prison education program centered on instilling entrepreneurial skills to inmates.

  • Acquired successful objections to multiple extensions against community college district in Title 5 investigation matter against an instructor.
  • Acquired favorable damages verdict in auto accident.
  • Provided workshops to charter school board regarding Brown Act and California Public Records Act.

Admissions

  • California
  • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Community Involvement

  • Title IX Consulting Group – Volunteer

Education

  • M.A. Education, Claremont Graduate University, 2025
  • J.D., Seattle University School of Law, 2021
  • B.S., University of California, California, 2016