William R. Heaston

PhD Student

Contact Information

office Address:
Jon. M. Huntsman Hall, Suite 600
3730 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Research Interests: Corruption, anti-corruption law/strategy, corporate crime, corporate compliance, organizational theory.

Links: CV

Overview

William Heaston is a first-year doctoral student in the Legal Studies and Business Ethics Department. He is also pursuing his law degree at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. His research interests lie at the intersection of law, ethics, and organization theory. Currently, he is most interested in issues pertaining to corruption, anti-corruption law/strategy, and corporate crime and compliance.

Prior to attending Wharton, Will interned for federal judges in the Southern District of Iowa and Central District of Illinois. He also previously conducted research for a consulting firm in Des Moines, IA. He holds a B.A. from Drake University and an M.A. from the University of Sussex.

Knowledge@Wharton

Redefining Gender at Work: How Companies Are Evolving

Even though awareness has increased, many workplaces are still struggling to create effective policies to address rapidly changing societal norms on gender.

Knowledge @ Wharton - 2019/02/22

Could Universal Health Care Work in the U.S.?

Bernie Sanders’ announcement that he is running for president in 2020 has turned the spotlight on his “Medicare for All” proposal. It could work in theory, experts say -- but the devil is in the details.

Knowledge @ Wharton - 2019/02/22

The Global Clean Water Challenge: How Micro-utilities Offer a Solution

As World Water Day approaches, some 2.1 billion people globally lack safe drinking water. The costs in childhood mortality and chronic illness are huge. Now, a nascent solution could make a big difference.

Knowledge @ Wharton - 2019/02/21