Paul T. Williams, Jr. Honored with MBBA's Trailblazer Award

(May 14, 2009 -- New York City)

The Metropolitan Black Bar Association (MBBA) honored Dormitory Authority of the State of New York Executive Director Paul T. Williams, Jr. at its 25th Anniversary Gala with its "Trailblazers Award" for his work as founding member of The Eagle Academy and for his ongoing work as Chairman of Governor David A. Paterson"s Executive Order 10 MWBE Task Force.

"It was a great honor to be recognized by the MBBA with its Trailblazer award," Paul Williams said. He continued pointing out that "having so many friends and colleagues to share the moment with made it especially memorable. The MBBA is a great organization that is a strong pillar in our community."

The Metropolitan Black Bar Association is the largest Black bar association in New York State.

(From left to right in photo above: Darrell S. Gay, Esq. Partner, Arent Fox LLP; Paul T. Williams Jr., Executive Director, Dormitory Authority of the State of New York; and Nadine C. Johnson, Esq. Immediate Past President MBBA.