Team William (“Billy”) Stern Managing Director William "Billy" Stern is a Managing Director at TMG. Prior to joining TMG, Billy was general counsel for two public companies and brings the insights of a seasoned general counsel and trusted advisor in the boardroom to his work. He helps clients with CEO and senior team succession planning, senior executive coaching, and board evaluations and optimization. During his tenure as Chief Legal Officer at Ancestry.com, Billy guided the company through its IPO, various acquisitions, international and domestic regulatory challenges, and its ultimate sale. He had also served as General Counsel at Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, representing the company in licensing transactions, SEC matters, and acquisitions. His earlier roles include Principal at Fish & Richardson P.C. and Partner at Morrison & Foerster LLP, where he was also the hiring partner. Billy is based in Salt Lake City, with a presence in New York and California as well. Education: M.B.A., The University of Chicago J.D., The University of Chicago B.A., Brown University