Lincoln D. Willis

Lincoln D. Willis is a Delaware lawyer and Chief Strategist of The Willis Group, LLC in Dover. He works in government relations, policy development, coalition building, and advocacy. A former Delaware State Representative, he advises for-profit and nonprofit organizations on matters involving state government, public policy, and legislative strategy. His work focuses on helping clients understand decision-making processes, communicate with public officials, and develop practical approaches to policy and governmental challenges.

Willis earned a J.D. from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary and a bachelor’s degree in Government, cum laude, from Dartmouth College. He later clerked for Chief Justice Myron T. Steele of the Delaware Supreme Court. His legal education and judicial experience support a government-relations practice grounded in careful analysis of law, policy, and institutions.

Before founding his consulting practice, Willis served in the Delaware House of Representatives and developed firsthand experience with legislation, public policy, and constituent concerns. He now assists organizations with bipartisan government relations, advocacy strategies, coalition development, and policy communications. His work may involve evaluating proposed legislation, identifying stakeholders, and helping clients present their positions effectively within Delaware’s governmental process.

Lincoln D. Willis is admitted to the Delaware Bar and has participated in leadership programs focused on public service and civic affairs. His background as a lawyer, legislator, and strategist allows him to connect legal analysis with practical policy considerations. He helps organizations navigate Delaware government, develop clear advocacy positions, and engage constructively with public officials and other stakeholders.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Willis Group, LLC
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• Fellow, Aspen Institute’s Aspen-Rodel Fellowship in Public Service
• Fellow, Leadership Delaware
• Former State Representative, Delaware General Assembly

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Dartmouth College
  Bachelor’s Degree in Government

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