Trial Attorney Willie E. Gary Delivers Keynote
Address during Dade County Bar Association’s
General Membership Luncheon
Miami, FL—Trial attorney Willie E. Gary recently served as the keynote speaker during the Dade County Bar Association’s monthly General Membership Luncheon in Miami, Florida. The event, which was sponsored by the Dade County Bar Association, was held in conjunction with the Professionalism, Ethics and Diversity seminar and was open to all attorneys and judges in the Miami area.
Gary addressed a packed audience of nearly 200 lawyers, judges, paralegals and law students. Gary shared his personal story of triumph despite growing up as migrant worker and motivated the audience to use their knowledge and expertise to help shape society and to make a positive impact in the lives of those who are less fortunate. In addition, Gary urged the lawyers and judges in attendance to reach back and help future lawyers by sharing their time, talent and resources. At the conclusion of Gary’s remarks, audience members rose to their feet with applause!
“Lawyers have a tremendous opportunity to bring about positive change in the lives of many,” said Gary. “I was honored to take part in this event, which brought together Miami’s best in the legal profession and future lawyers. I hope they will benefit from the experiences I have shared and I wish them great success,” continued Gary.
Gary, who is best known in legal circles as “The Giant Killer,” is noted for taking on some of America’s most powerful companies--winning billions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. Known for his philanthropic endeavors, he and his wife, Gloria Gary, founded The Gary Foundation, which provides college scholarships to at-risk students who wish to attend college. The Gary’s have donated millions of dollars to help Historically Black Colleges and Universities – including $10 million to their alma mater Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina.
