Brooks Pierce partner Howard Williams was honored with the North Carolina State University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) Distinguished Alumni Award. The award recognizes alumni whose professional accomplishments, leadership and service have made a lasting impact on their communities and industries. He will receive the award in a university ceremony on September 10.
Raised on a North Carolina dairy farm, Williams has remained deeply connected to agriculture throughout his life. He has dedicated significant time to organizations supporting agricultural education and youth development. His service includes leadership roles with the North Carolina 4-H Endowment Board, where he served as president, the North Carolina Agricultural Finance Authority and the IRS Southeastern Region Liaison Committee.
Williams credits much of his success to the opportunities and mentorship he received along the way and has spent his career giving back to the institutions and communities that helped shape him. His CALS Distinguished Alumni Award reflects a lifetime of leadership, professional achievement and dedication to serving others.
Howard Williams has over 40 years of experience representing privately held companies and their shareholders. His diverse practice includes representation in connection with tax planning and litigation, general corporate work, employee benefits and executive compensation, and aviation matters.
Throughout his career, Williams has been recognized for both his professional excellence and commitment to service. He has been honored by Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America and North Carolina Super Lawyers for his work in tax and business law.
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