He is a legal luminary, a community leader, and a humanitarian. He is Attorney O.J Lawal, and he was honored with the Effects Excellence Achievers Award (EAA) 2023 for his excellence in legal and community services. The EAA, organized by Effects Media & Event LLC, is a prestigious award that recognizes and celebrates the achievements of unsung and known heroes and heroines all over the world, who have excelled in their chosen fields, positively impacted people’s lives through their works, and contributed to the economic and social growth of the society.
Attorney Lawal, who runs O.J Lawal & Associate, is a renowned lawyer who has handled many high-profile cases and has also been involved in various philanthropic and humanitarian causes. He has represented clients in civil and criminal matters, ranging from personal injury, immigration, family law, business law, and more. He has also defended the rights and interests of many individuals and groups, especially those who are marginalized, oppressed, or discriminated against.
He was presented with a plaque and a certificate by the organizers of the EAA 2023, Effects Media & Event LLC, who also received a congressional Certificate of Excellence from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who was also one of the honorees. Congresswoman Lee, who represents Texas’s 18th congressional district since 1995, is a member of the Democratic Party and a leader in the Congressional Black Caucus. She is also running to become the Mayor of Houston, with a vision to make the city more inclusive, prosperous, and resilient.
Attorney Lawal expressed his gratitude and appreciation for the honor, and dedicated it to his family, his colleagues, his clients, and his mentors. He also congratulated the other honorees, who were selected from different fields and backgrounds, and praised them for their excellence, innovation, and inspiration.
He also urged the audience to continue to pursue their dreams and goals, and to create value and joy for themselves and others. He said, “We are all achievers, and we all have the potential to make a positive difference in the world. Let us use our skills and talents to serve humanity and to uplift our society. Let us be the best version of ourselves.”
The EAA 2023 was a night to remember, as the honorees and the guests celebrated their achievements and their contributions to the society. The event was also a platform to showcase the rich and diverse culture and heritage of the African community in Houston, Texas. The event was held at the Enoch Event Centre on Beechnut Street, and it was hosted by the energetic and charismatic Erelu Bukola Badipe, who kept the audience entertained and engaged throughout the night. The event also featured musical performances by gospel artists I Nes D, Xandr, Rice University Dancers and comedy MC Hugobros, as well as DJ Kayc Coker, who spun some of the hottest tunes from Africa and beyond.
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