Gerald Williams
Gerald Williams is an Associate Attorney in our New York City office. Born and raised in the vibrant borough of Brooklyn, New York, Gerald brings a diverse perspective to the practice of law. From early on, a passion for justice and advocacy ignited, propelling him towards a career dedicated to defending the rights of others. Prior to joining the firm, Gerald began his career at Legal Services NYC where he spent four years advocating to obtain public benefits, and preserve the most basic rights, for the City’s most vulnerable populations. Thereafter, Gerald switched gears and became a Litigation Attorney at the law firm of Caitlin Robin and Associates, PLLC, where he worked tirelessly to represent clients in medical malpractice, automobile accidents, premises liability, §1983 civil rights violations, and other complex areas of civil litigation. Clients who work with Gerald would say that he is kind, dedicated, precise, and deeply committed to ensuring that they feel heard and appreciated. In addition, Gerald is known for his strong advocacy skills, ability to tackle complex legal issues, and unwavering commitment to his clients.
Gerald graduated Tulane University Law School with a Juris Doctor degree after graduating from St. John’s University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Studies, and a Master of Arts degree in International Relations and Diplomacy. During his time at Tulane Law School, Gerald was the Managing Editor of Tulane’s Journal of Law and Sexuality, which is also the newsletter for the National LGBT Bar Association. Additionally, he held a year-long clerkship with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, where he reviewed cases for potential employment discrimination. Gerald is licensed to practice law in New York and Illinois.
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Education
- Tulane University School of Law, Juris Doctor, Class of 2019
- St. John’s University, Master of Arts in International Relations, Class of 2011
- St. John’s University, Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies, Class of 2009
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Bar Admissions
- Illinois State Bar, January 2021
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, 2021
- New York State Bar, December 2021
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, 2022
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, 2022
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, 2022
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Practice/Specialty Areas
- Personal Injury matters arising from motor vehicle, premises liability, and medical malpractice
- Property Damage
- Insurance Coverage
- Commercial Litigation
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Organizations/Affiliations
- New York State Bar Association
- New York City Bar Association
- LGBT Bar Association
- Caribbean Bar Association
- Metropolitan Black Bar Association
- Brooklyn Bar Association
- Chicago Bar Association