Vanessa Williams
Outside General Counsel & Corporate Lawyer
CA, Guam
"Vanessa was great & accessible. She was prompt and able to address all of my concerns."
About
Vanessa is able navigate her way around any legal issue with superior research skills and attention to detail, and then communicate that clearly to her clients so they have the information and assurance they need when making critical decisions.
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"Excellent to work with"
"Vanessa is very logical and efficient. She only took a couple hours to get our project done both times we used her service, it they weren't some trivial projects. Thanks Vanessa, you rock!"
"We got what we needed when we needed. Great experience, thanks!"
"Excellent work. Vanessa was great to work with"
"Vanessa was great & accessible. She was prompt and able to address all of my concerns."
"Vanessa was very responsive and helpful on our project. I would be happy to work with her again."
Work History
ANZ Guam
Member, Board of Directors
Sep 2014 - Present
ANZ Guam, Inc. (formerly Citizens Security Bank) was founded in 1990 by a group of local business leaders who had identified the need for a second locally charted and community focused bank in Guam. ANZ opened its doors in January 1991 with one branch and only six employees. Today ANZ has four branches and over 80 staff.
E Development Corporation
Director
Aug 2012 - Present
Strategically plan, implement, and oversee operations of EDC, a USCIS designated EB-5 regional center for the island of Guam.
Hagåtña Restoration & Redevelopment Authority
Commissioner of the Board
Aug 2011 - Present
Responsible for the comprehensive planning and development of all Hagatña consistent with Title 21, Chapter 79 of the Guam Code Annotated.
Chairman on Rules and Operating Guidelines
Law Office of Vanessa L. Williams
Attorney/Principal
May 2011 - Present
Counsel and represent small businesses, corporations, organizations, and government agencies in range of administrative, commercial, civil, development, and regulatory matters.
Law Offices of Mark E. Williams, P.C.
Of Counsel
Jul 2013 - Apr 2015
Civil litigation and criminal defense.
World Realty
Realtor and Associate Broker
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014
Licensed to sell,offer for sale, list, buy, offer to buy, and negotiate the purchase or sale or exchange of real estate.
University of Guam
Adjunct Professor
Aug 2011 - Dec 2013
Adjunct Professor of Legal Research, Reasoning, and Writing; Law and Public Policy.
University of Guam Office of Graduate Studies, Sponsored Programs and Research
Project Director
Mar 2012 - Aug 2013
Project Director for the Guam Procurement Assessment Study