LaWanda J. Williams, Esq.
A veteran litigator serving clients throughout New York State — people injured by negligence, employees facing discrimination, and families denied the educational services they are owed. The firm also represents religious institutions and municipalities.
Comprehensive advocacy, in mediation or in court. Every client is supported. Every case is fought.
A Record of Rigor and Service
LaWanda was born and raised in Lakeview, Long Island, and attended Malverne High School, where she graduated top of her class. She went on to Cornell University and then to Emory University School of Law.
Upon graduation, LaWanda began her career in insurance defense before joining a prominent Wall Street firm, where she served as General Counsel and Labor Counsel for school districts on Long Island.
She then brought her deep expertise in education law to one of Long Island's leading education law firms, where she was elevated to Partner in 2025 — before opening the doors of her own practice, dedicated to representing families, students, employees, and the injured.
LaWanda is also a Minister, having received her Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. She is a member of Zion Cathedral, and her faith informs all legal matters she chooses to undertake.
She is also active in her community, serving as Director of the Young Entrepreneurs Training Program, part of the Cedarmore Corporation.
"The law is a discipline of care. My clients deserve counsel that treats their trust as sacred."
A record of rigor and service.
Education
- Emory University School of Law
Juris Doctor - Cornell University
Bachelor's Degree - Union Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity, New York City - Malverne High School
Top of her class
Bar & Practice
- New York State Bar
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- Special Education Law & Student Discipline
- Employment Discrimination & Whistleblower Claims
- Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Litigation
- Mediation Services
- Religious Institutions & Municipalities
- 25+ years in active practice
Affiliations & Community
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
- Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
Nassau County Chapter - Zion Cathedral
Ordained Minister - Young Entrepreneurs Training Program
Director · Cedarmore Corporation