March 26, 2009
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The Honorable Joseph A. Williams ’75 and his wife Georgia Guest Williams have made a generous contribution of $50,000 to the North Carolina Central University School of Law. Judge Williams is in private practice in Greensboro, North Carolina. Mrs. Williams is the Office Manager for their firm. The Williams are the proud parents of Joseph A. Williams II and Andria Jacqueline Williams, who is a third year law student at the NCCU School of Law.
In commenting on making the gift, Mr. Williams said “We were honored to make this gift. The opportunity created by my matriculation at the Law School is the reason for my family’s economic success. I believe the graduates of our Law School are morally obligated to support the Law School according to their respective abilities. I also believe the Law School’s commitment to diversity has had a major positive impact on the legal community in North Carolina. Given that, NCCU Law graduates are making significant contributions in the judiciary, state government, as well as the private sector. Finally, the school’s future can only be assured through the generosity of its graduates. Besides, who can say no to Dean Pierce?”
Dean Raymond C. Pierce was elated to receive the gift. Pierce said, “The Law School is very fortunate to have received such a magnanimous gift from Joe and Georgia Williams. The Williams are steadfast, loyal supporters of the Law School. From contributing financially to hosting alumni receptions in Greensboro, the Williams have contributed greatly to the success of the Law School and its stellar reputation.”
Joseph A. Williams: A Short Biography
The Honorable Joseph A. Williams, ’75, attended North Carolina A&T State University, in Greensboro, North Carolina. In 1967 his US Naval aviation obligation was activated with subsequent service in Vietnam. In 1972, he graduated from A&T State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. In 1975, Judge Williams received his Juris Doctor degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. While in law school, Judge Williams clerked at the law office of Frye, Johnson & Barbee. In 1975, he was appointed to the position of Assistant District Attorney in Guilford County, North Carolina. After two years, Judge Williams was appointed a District Court Judge for the 18th Judicial District in Greensboro. Three years later, he became a partner at the law firm of Lee, Johnson & Williams in Greensboro. In 1983, he opened his own law firm, practicing law restricted to State and Federal litigation, Environmental and Product Liability issues. Judge Williams has served on numerous Professional Boards and Committees including, but not limited to:
- President of the Greensboro Bar Association from 2002 to 2003 (The first African-American elected to the position)
- Member of the Board of Trustees at North Carolina A&T State University,
- Executive Committee Member of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers from 1978 to 1979
- Member of Branch Banking & Trust Company (Local Branch)
- Community Coordinator of the Greensboro Violent Offender Task Force
For more information on making a gift to NCCU School of Law, please click here
To find out more about the Joe Williams and Associates Law Firm, click the following link http://www.joewilliamslaw.com/
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