One uncle saved his niece some stress by surprising her with a career opportunity. Destiney, who recently earned a Bachelor of Business Management from Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, Alabama, will be employed as a paralegal for her uncle’s Atlanta-based firm.
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According to Black Business, attorney Ryan Williams, CEO and Founding Partner of RCW Law Firm, immediately hired his 24-year-old niece during her college graduation ceremony. The move has since gone viral.
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Williams posted the following message on his Facebook page on the day of Destiney’s graduation:
“Welcome to the family business! Today my niece and the young lady that I have considered a daughter since birth graduated from college. I made her a promise at the beginning of this journey that I would walk with her every step of the way. Beyond the financial support I gave her she always knew I was a phone call away. That phone call went both ways throughout her journey, she called for advice and I would call and check in and she didn’t make any big decisions without consulting me. Over the years, she has interned at my law firm and worked for me on and off. Today on her graduation day from college she has her official offer letter and a salary position with RCW LAW. #generationalwealth started with me but it will go deep.”
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Williams is a skilled lawyer, a social justice activist, and a passionate public servant. His practice focuses on personal injury, DUI defense, general business, and corporate matters. His firm has handled civil and criminal cases on the municipal, state, and superior courts. He has even had some of his cases highlighted on CNN, ABC News, and Good Morning America.
Destiney expressed her excitement, saying, “I’m honored and very grateful for the opportunity that my uncle has given me, and I look forward to helping his firm to help reform the justice system. I’m also excited about helping to support his firm’s mission of creating positive relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.”
Destiney had earlier written on her LinkedIn page that “I plan to work hard to earn a spot in business at a great company,” even before her uncle’s surprise.
Having worked as a cashier at Ross Dress For Less, Walmart, and Dollar General in the past, she has undoubtedly made great progress.
