CHARLOTTE, N. C. – Trial attorney Willie E. Gary recently visited the campus of Charlotte School of Law to serve as the keynote speaker at the Legal Preparation Program. The event was designed to foster a deeper understanding of the legal profession and the various practices of law.
Gary addressed a lively audience comprised primarily of first generation college students that attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities throughout the country and plan to pursue legal careers upon graduation. Gary encouraged the audience to give back to their community and to help support the educational goals of Black students. Gary also challenged the students to continue the pursuit of academic excellence and to lead by example.
“Lawyers have a tremendous opportunity to bring about positive change in the lives of the underprivileged and downtrodden,” said Gary. “The responsibility to serve as a voice for the voiceless will ultimately rest on your shoulders, young people. You are preparing to embark upon a career that can positively impact and make a change in one’s life – and you shouldn’t take this lightly,” commented Gary.
