Since 2018, Ms. Williams has been instrumental in guiding the firm through various legal matters, including complex divorces, high-conflict custody and visitation cases, and adoptions cases.
NORFOLK, VA, January 18, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Leslie Williams has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Williams has distinguished herself as a dedicated legal professional with a focus on family law. As the co-founding attorney of Morris Williams LLC since 2018, Ms. Williams has been instrumental in guiding the firm through various legal matters, including complex divorces, high-conflict custody and visitation cases, and adoptions cases. Prior to her current role, Ms. Williams served as an associate, and lead attorney, at locally based law firm from 2014 to 2018 after gaining valuable experience as a legal intern during her time in law school. Her commitment to legal ethics and continued education was evident during her tenure as the first graduate assistant for the Center for Professional Formation (formerly the Center for Ethical Formation and Legal Education Reform) at the Regent University School of Law. Before entering the legal field, Ms. Williams contributed to public service as a child support enforcement agent at the North Carolina Department of Social Services from 2009 to 2011 and served her country as a military police officer in the United States Air Force from 2003 to 2007.
The foundation of Ms. Williams' legal expertise is rooted in a solid educational background. She earned a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the Regent University School of Law in 2014 and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Management Arts in business administration and management from Charleston Southern University in 2011. The personal challenges Ms. Williams faced growing up shaped her approach to family law, providing her with unique insights that enabled her to be an empathetic advocate for her clients.
Transitioning from professional achievements to personal life, Ms. Williams is known for her unwavering determination and perseverance, which not only makes her an asset to her clients but is also reflected in her home life. Her son shows promise with an interest in engineering, academia, and music, while her husband successfully owns an ultra-light hiking gear business. With an eye toward future contributions to the justice system, Ms. Williams aspires to serve her community further by becoming a juvenile court judge. This goal aligns with her lifelong commitment to fairness and advocacy within the legal arena.
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