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The Williams Institute advances sexual orientation law
and public policy through rigorous, independent research and
scholarship, and disseminates it to judges, legislators,
policymakers, media and the public. A national think tank at
UCLA Law, the Williams Institute produces high quality
research with real-world relevance.
Mr. Williams has been recognized by various LGBT organizations and publications. In 2002, the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association honored him with their Co-President's Award, and OUT magazine named him one of their "Out 100" in the December issue. In October 2003, the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center presented Williams with its Board of Directors Award. Mr. Williams' inaugural donation of $2.5 million to
create the Williams Institute is the largest donation ever
given to any academic institution in support of a gay and
lesbian academic program in any discipline. As the institute
has grown, Mr. Williams has given over $11 million to
support the organization's programs. Because of his
generosity and support, the Institute has impacted policy
throughout the country on important LGBT issues.
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The
Williams Institute was made possible through the vision and
generosity of businessperson, academic, and philanthropist
Charles R. Williams. Mr. Williams is the President of
Williams & Associates and received his B.A. and M.B.A. from
UCLA. Until 1985, Mr. Williams worked as a senior executive
for Sperry Corporation, where he held several positions,
including Vice President for Strategic and Business Planning
and Vice President and General Manager for Worldwide
Operations. Most recently, he has taught business courses in
policy and strategy and consults in this area. Mr. Williams
is currently a board member of the UCLA Foundation, as well
as a member of the Gill Foundation's OutGiving Advisory Committee.