Simeone Williams was the recipient of the Burj Medal of Honor and recognized among the Burj Global Power 100 for distinguished leadership in international law, immigration, and global business advisory. The recognition highlights Simone Williams's work advising international investors, entrepreneurs, and companies on U.S. market entry, cross-border strategy, and global mobility."'s easy.

Williams Global Law is proud to announce that our Founder and Managing Partner, Simone Williams, was among the distinguished voices invited to speak at the 2026 IIUSA EB-5 Industry Forum in Washington, D.C., which ran from April 29 - May 1, 2026. Held at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., the annual IIUSA Industry Forum brought together key stakeholders, policy leaders, and industry experts to discuss the future of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Thi

Our Founder and Managing Partner, Simone Williams was featured as a leading voice during a panel discussion at the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, which took place on May 3, 2026. The Summit brought together global investors, business leaders, and economic development organizations to explore opportunities and strategies for successful U.S. market entry. Guiding Global Investors Toward U.S. Expansion At the panel discussion entitled “Strategic Visa Planning for Successf

Simone Williams will speak at an upcoming webinar on April 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (EST), together with Cheikh “Moussa” Ndiaye, Vice President of Business Development and Head of EMEA at U.S. Immigration Fund. The discussion will focus on EB-5 investment strategies for African investors navigating travel restrictions, source-of-funds considerations, and evolving U.S. immigration policies. The session aims to provide practical guidance for nationals from restricted or high-sc

On March 12, our Founder and Managing Partner, Simone Williams hosted a timely and successful webinar titled “From Snowbird to Strategic Resident: U.S. Residency Pathways for Canadian Investors.” The session featured a distinguished panel including Josh Benoliel (Realtor, Pink Miami), Andrew Wall (Registered Representative, Dynaxe Capital), and Alex Loveless (Co-Founder, EB5 Rural Alliance). Together, they explored practical strategies for Canadians seeking long-term U.S.

Simone Williams, Co-Chair of the International Business Development Committee (IBDC) of the DC Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the 2026 IBDC Kickoff Meeting at the Williams Global Law offices in Washington, DC, together with Co-Chair, Henok Tesfaye. The meeting was graced by the presence of the President of the DC Chamber of Commerce, Chinyere Hubbard underscoring the importance of the Committee’s work in positioning Washington, DC as a serious hub for international bus

On Thursday March 26th, Simone Williams shared business strategy insights during a panel discussion titled “Capital in Motion: Smart Financing Strategies & Emerging Investment Opportunities in a Disrupted World,” at the Global Power Summit hosted by the CEO Club Networks at The Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. The Global Power Summit brought together an exceptional group of global executives, investors, and policymakers shaping the future of international business. With

On Thursday March 26th, Simone Williams, Founder of Williams Global Law was honored at the Burj Global Power 100 Award Gala in Washington, DC, where she received the Medal of Honor. The recognition highlights her continued impact in advising international investors, entrepreneurs, and businesses on cross-border strategy, global mobility, and U.S. market entry. The event was hosted by CEO Clubs Network under the leadership of CEOs Sarah Dong and Dr. Tariq A. Nizami, and

As Co-Chair of the D.C. Chamber of Commerce’s International Business Development Committee, Simone Williams is pleased to extend an invitation to a select group of business leaders, investors, and entrepreneurs to attend the inaugural monthly business series of 2026, to be held on Thursday, March 31st at the DC Chamber of Commerce. Event Theme: Trade, Finance, Capital & International Growth This high-level, in-person forum will convene leaders at the intersection of trade,

On March 12th, Williams Global Law will convene a distinguished panel of industry experts for a focused webinar tailored to Canadian investors and families exploring long-term U.S. mobility through the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. The session will be led by Simone Williams, Founder and Managing Partner of Williams Global Law and former General Counsel to a multi-million-dollar EB-5 Regional Center, alongside: Alexandra Loveless, Co-Founder of the EB-5 Rural Alliance wit

On February 14th, Simone Williams was honored to participate as a featured speaker in The Power Visionary Preview 2025/2026 Edition, led by Dr. Ibifuro Ken-Giami and hosted by Amazons Watch Magazine and published by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD). The event was an insightful and great success. The special edition, themed “Reflecting on Her Journey, Redefining Her Future,” celebrated women leaders who shaped 2025 through resilience and reinvention an

Williams Global Law is pleased to share that our Founder and Managing Partner, Simone Williams was a featured speaker on a highly attended Chinese-language livestream webinar in January 2026. The event was hosted by Lianhong Oveseas Consultants Ltd, a firm specializing in assisting Chinese immigrant investors; and was held in collaboration with College Daily, The event focused on helping Chinese investors, entrepreneurs, students and business owners understand how to str

Williams Global Law is proud to share that our Founder and Managing Partner, Simone Williams will join Dr. Ibifuro Ken-Giami as a panel speaker in February 2026, at "The Power Conversation - Global Women Leaders Share Their 2026 Vision", convened by Amazons Watch Magazine, published by the Centre for Economic & Leadership Development (CELD). The Magazine is a leading global platform dedicated to elevating women’s leadership across Africa and the world, spotlighting women shap

Williams Global Law is proud to share that Simone Williams, Founding Partner, had the honor of participating as a panelist at the Global Power Forum 2025 during the United Nations General Assembly ("UNGA") week in New York City. The event was hosted by the Center for Economic Business Development, the Global Power Women’s Conference, the International Forum on African-Caribbean Leadership, and the African Leadership Organization, with support from international sponsors and p

Williams Global Law is pleased to share that our Managing Partner, Simone Williams, recently served as a featured speaker for a high-impact webinar titled “EB5 2025: How Canadian and Latin American Investors Are Securing U.S. Residency.” Hosted in collaboration with American Life, the session offered timely guidance to prospective EB-5 investors navigating immigration, compliance, and strategic planning across borders. Drawing on over two decades of experience—including h

Williams Global Law is pleased to share that our Managing Partner Simone Williams will be leading an upcoming webinar hosted by the DC Chamber of Commerce for DC Chamber members tomorrow! DETAILS HERE: Global Talent, Local Impact: Immigration Hot Topics for Employers 📅 DATE: Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕚 TIME: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM EST 👉 REGISTER AT THIS LINK Presented by the DC Chamber’s International Business Committee, this one-hour seminar is tailored for Chamber membe

Williams Global Law is honored to partner with American Life, a respected and leading EB-5 Regional Center, for an upcoming webinar co-hosted by our Managing Partner, Simone Williams and Business Development Director, Jennifer Smith of American Life. THE DETAILS ON THE EVENT ARE AS FOLLOWS: EB-5 2025: How Canadian & Latin American Investors Are Securing U.S. Residency 📅 DATE: Wednesday, August 6, 2025 🕚 TIME: 1:00 PM EST 👉 REGISTER ON ZOOM This investor-focused

We are thrilled to share that our Managing Partner, Simone Williams served as a featured speaker at the 2025 AILA Paralegals Conference, hosted by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Las Vegas. The two-day event brought together legal support professionals from across the country for in-depth training, panel discussions, and networking. Ms. Williams joined a distinguished group of speakers to share practical insights on employment based visas, immigrat

Williams Global Law is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Simone Williams will be a featured speaker on this upcoming webinar: WEBINAR: Pathways to U.S. Residency: EB-5 Insights for Latin American Investors DATE: Tuesday, July 2, 2025 TIME: 2:00–3:00 PM EDT. This virtual event is presented by MidAmerican Global Ventures, in collaboration with Williams Global Law, and is designed to educate high-net-worth individuals, advisors, and professionals across Latin Amer

We’re proud to share that Simone Williams, Founder and Managing Attorney of Williams Global Law, was a featured speaker at the IIUSA 2025 EB-5 Industry Forum, held in Houston Texas on April 29 - 30, 2025. Simone joined a distinguished panel on Regional Center Audits and Site Visits, where she shared legal insights and best practices for compliance under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Invest In the USA (IIUSA) is the national membership-based not-for-profit indu