John Daniels Jr., chairman of Quarles & Brady LLP, was recently inducted into the National Black Law Students Association (NBLSA) Hall of Fame at its 2009 Annual National Convention Awards Gala.
Daniels joined a select group of legal experts who have been honored by NBLSA for their commitment to justice and remarkable achievements that have opened doors for minority legal professionals.
"Mr. Daniels’ civic commitment is highly revered," said NBLSA national chair Wintta Woldemariam. "NBLSA is honored to recognize the achievements of a distinguished NBLSA alumnus."
In 2007, Daniels became the first African-American to head an AmLaw 200 law firm. He has handled some of the most sophisticated real estate transactions in the United States representing lenders, investors and developers. He previously served as the national secretary of the American Bar Association Real Property Section and the national president of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers. He is a 1974 graduate of Harvard Law School and served as the president of the Harvard BLSA more than 30 years ago.
At Quarles & Brady, he has concentrated on creating an environment focused on client-centric service. One of his fundamental premises is that even skilled lawyers need to better understand the business needs and complexities of their clients.
