William Kawam

William Kawam joined ORR in 2016 and is an NHLPA Certified Agent based in Chicago. He co-heads North American Operations and plays a key role in overseeing ORR’s player recruitment and management across North America and Europe. William also leads ORR’s analytical work, including player evaluation, contract modeling, and data-driven insights that support decision-making across the firm’s client roster. William has a genuine passion for hockey and understands the demands and challenges that young players and their families face. He makes it a priority to ensure each client experiences uncompromising service and works to develop long-lasting relationships based on mutual trust and open discussion. Prior to joining ORR, William was an associate with the New York Rangers, working in their Hockey Operations Department. During that time, he worked directly with Glen Sather and Jim Schoenfeld, updating them on all NHL signings, transfers, and trades. Additionally, William performed analytical analyses on all Unrestricted Free Agents and worked closely with the Collective Bargaining Agreement. William resides in Chicago, Illinois, with his wife, Alexa, and their two daughters, Amelia and Eloise.