PMI Vice President and General Counsel William Scarborough Receives Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2016 Corporate Counsel Award

Philadelphia, PA

The Project Management Institute (PMI),

the world’s leading not-for-profit professional membership association for the project, program and portfolio management profession, today announced that its vice president and general counsel, William Scarborough, J.D., has been selected for the prestigious 2016 Corporate Counsel Award by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

The annual Philadelphia Business Journal Corporate Counsel Awards honor the top attorneys practicing in the legal departments of corporations, associations and other private sector organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area. Other honorees of this year’s award include corporate counsel from GSI Health/Paul Ewing, SCA, the Philadelphia 76ers, Connor Strong & Buckelew, Kennedy Health, AnnieMac Home Mortgage, Glaxo Smith Kline, and Thomas Jefferson University.

As vice president and general counsel for PMI, William Scarborough manages legal responsibilities for an organization that has grown into one of the largest associations worldwide since its inception in 1969. Since joining as PMI’s first in-house counsel in 1999, Scarborough has provided the legal guidance and support that has led to PMI’s transformation from a small group of dedicated project managers operating out of a home in Delaware County into a global organization with several subsidiaries which include the acquisitions of Gantthead and Human Systems International.

“I am honored to receive the 2016 Corporate Counsel award from the Philadelphia Business Journal,” said William Scarborough, Vice President and General Counsel, PMI. “It has been deeply rewarding to help steward our organization through rapid and transformational growth and set the standards that will guide continued growth.”

Scarborough holds memberships in the National Association of Corporate Directors, Association of Corporate Counsel and Greater Delaware Valley, Association of Corporate Counsel and Philadelphia Bar Association. He received his JD degree from Duke University School of Law.

About Project Management Institute (PMI)

PMI is the leading authority in project management, committed to advancing the project management profession to positively impact project success. We empower professionals to excel in project management practices through our growing global community, knowledge sharing, and best-in-class certifications—driving positive change in organizations and communities. Since 1969, our unwavering mission has been to advocate for the profession by offering life-long learning and connections to sharpen high-demand skills. Today, PMI provides professionals at every stage of their career journey with the globally recognized standards, online courses, thought leadership, events, and tools they need to succeed. With 300 chapters around the world, PMI members can network, find mentors, access career opportunities, and learn from peers, working together to drive greater impact.

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