 Mr. Willy is the founder and principal of George R. Willy, P.C. Over the last twenty-five years, Mr. Willy has built the Houston-based firm from a single attorney practice to a bustling five-attorney firm with a presence in Atlanta, Georgia, Montreal, Canada and Hyderabad, India. Mr. Willy combines a thorough knowledge of immigration law with a unique perspective. As an immigrant himself, nearly thirty-five years ago, he has never forgotten the uncertainty and the difficulties of the process. His personal mission is to make immigration equitable for everyone. To that end, he has frequently been involved in the push for immigration reform and in ensuring that policy makers are aware of the needs and positive qualities of the immigrant community. Since his arrival more than two decades ago, Mr. Willy has been a leading member of Houston society and has been particularly involved in the local South Asian community.
Activities, Honors and Community Involvement
- Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association.
- Delegate, American Lawyer Delegation to Japan, 1988;
- President, Asian American Bar Association, 1991-1992;
- Co-Chairman, International Business Opportunities Task Force at the Texas Department of Commerce, 1991-1993;
- Editor-in-Chief, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Journal, 1992;
- Represented Texas Governor in the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan to promote Trade with Texas, 1993;
- Member, State Bar Journal Committee, 1993;
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation, 1993;
- Appointee, Trade and Commerce Representative in the United States (by the Provincial Government of the Western Cape of South Africa), 1994;
- Delegate, Delegation of South Asian Leaders to the White House, 1994;
- Attendee, White House Briefing and Consultation on U.S. Policy in South Asia, 1994;
- Attendee, White House Briefings on Hillary Rodham Clinton's Visits to India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, 1995;
- Participant, White House Consultation on Immigration Reform Legislation, 1996;
- Attendee, White House Briefing on Administration Policies affecting Asians during the White House Celebration of the Asian-American Heritage Month, 1997;
- Participant, Round Table Conference on Asian Issues with President Clinton and Vice-President Gore, 1997;
- Chairman, South Asian Chamber of Commerce, 1998;
- Attendee, White House Briefing on President's Trip to India, 2000;
- Attendee, President's Announcement of Appointees to the Asian-American Advisory Commission held at the White House, 2000;
- Attendee, Luncheon Hosted by Vice-President Gore in honor of Prime Minister Vajpayee's Visit to the United States, 2000;
- Charter Member, The Indus Entrepreneurs, Houston Chapter, 2000 - 2002;
- National Advisory Council, Asian American Justice Center, 2002 - Present;
- Mayor’s Appointee, Houston Zoo Board, 2006 - Present;
- Board Member, Christus Health System of the Gulf Coast Region; 2007 - Present;
- Advisory Board, DAYA, 2009 - Present;
- Board Member, The Indus Entrepreneurs, Houston Chapter, 2011 - Present;
- Board Member, Asian American Justice Center, 2011 - Present.
Education
- McMaster University, Canada (B.A., Political Science and Philosophy, double honors, summa cum laude, 1979);
- South Texas College of Law (J.D. 1985).
Professional Awards and Affiliations
- Certified Mediator, A. A. White Dispute Resolution Institute, 1992;
- State Bar of Texas - Admitted to Practice;
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas - Admitted to Practice;
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit - Admitted to Practice;
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit - Admitted to Practice;
- United States Supreme Court - Admitted to Practice.
Position: Founder and Principal Attorney
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