Melissa Williams

Melissa Williams is an experienced tax and payroll professional with a robust background in managing tax compliance processes and partner compensation. Currently serving as the Director of Payroll, Taxation, and Partner Compensation at Seyfarth Shaw LLP since October 2024, Melissa has previously held senior positions such as Senior Manager of Global Tax at Reed Smith LLP and Tax and Partnership Manager at Seyfarth Shaw LLP. Earlier experience includes roles as Tax Manager at Foley & Lardner LLP and Tax Accounting Manager at Sidley Austin LLP, as well as positions at Deloitte Tax LLP and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Melissa completed a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Saint Mary's College in 1999.