William E. Lestitian

General Counsel
I joined Gateway as in-house General Counsel in October 2023 after working with Gateway for over 25 years, and serving on Gateway's Board of Directors for over a decade. Prior to joining Gateway, I was managing shareholder of Rothman Gordon, P.C.

My law practice focused on corporate law and advising business organizations across all facets of business. At Gateway, I help direct finance and tax strategy and manage employment matters, contractual negotiations, regulatory compliance and any litigation that involves the company.

In my spare time, I enjoy grilling for my family, cheering on the Fighting Irish, walking my Great Pyrenees (Xena), and fishing with the boys I grew up with in Carrick.

Education

BBA, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
JD, cum laude, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Pittsburgh, PA

Professional Recognition

2023 Pittsburgh Lawyer of the Year in Business Organizations by Best Lawyers in America
Ranked by Peers in Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Law and Business Organizations
Certified Public Accountant
Presidential Excellence Award from International Association of Lions Clubs
Allegheny County Bar Foundation Fellow
Outstanding Young Lawyer Award from Allegheny County Bar Association
40 Under 40 Recognition by Pittsburgh Magazine and PUMP
Fast Tracker Recognition by Pittsburgh Business Times

Professional Board Positions & Civic Affiliations

Councilman, Allegheny County Council, District 12
Graduate of Leadership Pittsburgh XV
Chair, Achieva Board of Trustees
Chair, Seton LaSalle Catholic High School Board of Trustees
President, Lions Club of Pittsburgh
President, St. Bernard's School Advisory Council
President, MADD of Allegheny/Beaver/Westmoreland Counties
Member, Advisory Boards for Allegheny Valley Bank and Standard Bank
Member , Board of Trustees for Indiana University of Pennsylvania Center for Family Business
Member, Sorin Society of University of Notre Dame