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Legal Issues in Emergency Response to Terrorism Incidents Involving Hazardous Materials
Author            : William C. Nicholson
Designation    : Adjunct Professor of Law
Company        : Widener University School of Law
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William C. Nicholson is a nationally known expert in homeland security law. He serves as an Adjunct Professor at Widener University School of Law, where he conceived and instructs a course entitled “Terrorism and Emergency Law.” Bill also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Delaware, where he teaches his “Homeland Security Law and Policy” course. He previously served as General Counsel to the Indiana State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Indiana Department of Fire and Building Services (DFBS) and Public Safety Training Institute (PSTI) as well as seven related Boards and Commissions in the public safety arena, including the Indiana Emergency Response Commission and Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission. Bill has published numerous articles and has spoken nationwide on terrorism and emergency law issues. Among his recent notable publications are a book, Emergency Response and Emergency Management Law, Charles C. Thomas Publisher, Ltd. (2003). Bill received several awards for contributions while serving as General Counsel to the Indiana State Emergency Management Agency. Bill is also a Member of the Editorial Board, Best Practices in Emergency Services: Today's Tips for Tomorrow's Success.

His awards include Distinguished Hoosier from Indiana Governor Frank O’Bannon, Honorary Emergency Medical Technician from the Indiana Emergency Medical Services Commission, and Army Material Command, Command Counsel Team Project Award presented by General John G. Coburn, Commanding General of Army Material Command, for “exemplary service as a member of the U.S. Army Soldier and Biological Command’s Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program’s Memoranda of Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding Team.” He is a member of the Wilmington, DE Local Emergency Planning Committee. Bill Nicholson earned a B.A from Reed College in Portland, OR and a Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University’s School of Law in Lexington, VA.

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