Sharonda Williams to Receive Outstanding Lawyer Hidden Figure/Impact Award
June 24, 2019
Sharonda Williams is one of seven influential women who will receive the Outstanding Woman Lawyer Hidden Figure/Impact Award from the National Bar Association, Women Lawyers Division. This national honor celebrates women lawyers and jurists who advance and embody the ideals of the NBA-WLD.
Throughout her career, Sharonda has worked to address legal issues that affect women, children, families, and the African American community broadly. Sharonda joined Fishman Haygood following a distinguished career in public service. She has served as the President of the Board of Bridge House, was Chair of the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, and was recognized as an Honoree at the Greater New Orleans Urban League Gala. Currently, Sharonda serves New Orleans students through her role as outside counsel for the Orleans Parish School Board.
On July 23, 2019, Sharonda and her fellow award winners will be honored in New York City at the 2019 NBA-WLD Achievement Awards Breakfast. Details here.