A Coaching Consultancy
Bill's Consulting Services
Law, Policy & Strategy
Counsel Without the Noise
Before becoming a coach, I spent years as a lawyer and impact litigator, advising executives and boards and leading high‑stakes work shaped by law, policy, and public scrutiny. I bring that same disciplined thinking to both coaching and legal consulting—helping clients clarify issues, weigh trade‑offs, and see the longer arc of their decisions.
There are no memos here. Just clear thinking, perspective, and judgment—offered calmly and candidly.
Although I am a licensed attorney (CA & DC), please note that I do not provide legal advice and any engagement may not be privileged.
A Trusted Consigliere
Leadership can be isolating. Many of the most important conversations happen nowhere at all—because there’s no obvious place to have them.
I serve as a confidential sounding board for senior leaders who want straight talk, discretion, and lived understanding of power, responsibility, and complexity. Clients often tell me that what matters most is knowing they can speak freely with someone who has “been there” and will tell them the truth with care.
Bill Rivera
Education & Experience
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A.B., Brown University, Public Policy & American Institutions (1987-1991)
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Fulbright Scholar, Institute for Ethnology at the University of Stockholm, Sweden (1991-1992)
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J.D., Stanford Law School (1992-1995)
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Trial Attorney, U.S. Department of Justice (1995-2002)
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Senior Advisor & Acting Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (2002-2007)
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Chief of Litigation & Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (2007-2015)
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Senior Vice President for Litigation, AARP Foundation (2015-2026)
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Advisor, Allvanza (2026-present)
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Advisor, Frontline Justice (2024-present)
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Director, Lois Roth Foundation (2004-present)
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Faculty Member, National Institute for Trial Advocacy (2023-present)