H. Randolph Williams

H. Randolph Williams is a distinguished attorney with over 45 years of experience in law, specializing in individual tax and estate planning, particularly for family-owned businesses and clients with international investments. Randolph is recognized for his expertise in estate planning and his ability to handle complex tax issues with precision and practical solutions.

Randolph graduated with a B.A. in French and Political Science from the University of Kansas, followed by a Juris Doctor from Southern Methodist University Law School. He also received an LL.M. in Taxation from New York University. Upon completing his law education, Randolph served as a Briefing Attorney to the Supreme Court of Texas, where he gained valuable insight into high-level legal matters.

Throughout his career, Randolph has chaired committees of the American Bar Association’s Tax and Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Law Sections, and the Illinois State Bar Association’s Estate Planning Section Council. He is also a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and a member of the Chicago Estate Planning Council.

Additionally, Randolph is a charter member of the Chicago chapter of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP). He has lectured widely across the U.S. and Canada on estate planning topics and taught courses on trust, tax, and estate planning at Washburn University Law School and Chicago Kent College of Law.

H. Randolph Williams is also an active member of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and has served as the President of the Alliance Française of Chicago. For his contributions, the French government has honored him as Chevalier in both the Order of Arts and Letters and the National Order of Merit.

Law Office Affiliations

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Southern Methodist University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Kansas
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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