John J. Williams received his B.A. from Suny Purchase and his J.D. from Suny Buffalo School of Law where he was Student Bar Association President. Mr. Williams worked for the City of Cincinnati Solicitor’s office for 12 years. While at the Solicitors office, he tried numerous civil and criminal trials to juries as well as to the bench. While working at the City, Mr. Williams practice areas included employment and labor, premises liability, personal injury defense, general litigation, appropriation of property, zoning, land use,and municipal law. Since joining Gonzalez Saggio & Harlan LLP, in 2000 he has represented management in various employment areas involving discrimination, FMLA, ADA and ERISA litigation. Mr. Williams has also participated in numerous AAA arbitrations and mediations. He has also defended clients in personal injury matters as well as contract disputes. Mr. Williams acts as Co-General Counsel to the Greater Cincinnati Port Authority. Mr. Williams is a member of the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) the Cincinnati Bar Association, Ohio State Bar Association, American Bar Association. He is past president or chair of the following: Black Lawyer Association of Cincinnati, Young Lawyer section of the Cincinnati Bar Association, Cincinnati Bar Foundation. He is former Delegate to the House of the American Bar Association. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program (GCMCP) and is on the board of numerous non-profit organizations. He is a member of Leadership Cincinnati. Mr. Williams is a partner of the firm. LITIGATION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND EMPLOYMENT LAW.