Former Maryland District Court Judge; Leadership & Conflict Resolution Expert; Criminal Justice Specialist; Technology Thought Leader
Judge Zu Williams (Ret.) Biography
Judge Zuberi “Judge Zu” Williams is a nationally recognized thought leader and one of the most dynamic rising voices in American law, education, politics and leadership. For more than a decade, he served as a Maryland District Court Judge, where he presided over thousands of cases and earned a reputation for fairness, clarity and cultural fluency. Now a partner and director of ADR at Bayard, PA, Judge Zu leads complex mediations nationwide, transforming conflict into clarity for businesses, governments and individuals.
A sought-after speaker and educator, Judge Zu teaches at Georgetown Law and American University, shaping the next generation of lawyers and leaders. His speaking expertise spans leadership, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion and the intersection of law, politics and pop culture. Recognized as a rising national voice, he has delivered keynotes, led workshops and appeared in media outlets across the country. Judge Zu blends credibility, energy and inspiration in every engagement.
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Judge Zu Williams (Ret.) Speaking Topics
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Responsible AI, Law & Leadership: When Human Judgment Must Lead
AI is rewriting the rules of business, education, and government—but judgment still wins the day. Drawing on a decade on the bench and years mediating high-stakes disputes, Judge Zu shows leaders how to evaluate AI risks, set ethical guardrails, communicate transparently, and keep trust at the center.
Attendee Results: A practical “trust & tech” playbook; decision trees for AI use; policy templates that balance innovation with risk; language to align boards, teams, and communities.
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Transforming Conflict into Clarity: The Mediation Playbook for Business, Government & Schools
Conflict isn’t a detour—it’s the job. Judge Zu distills courtroom discipline and real-world ADR into a repeatable method to defuse emotion, surface interests, and close durable deals fast. Perfect for executives, GCs, public agencies, and campus leaders.
Attendee Results: 5-step mediation framework; scripts that lower the temperature; agenda design for multi-party talks; post-agreement habits that make outcomes stick.
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Judge Zu Williams (Ret.) is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Responsible AI, Law & Leadership: When Human Judgment Must Lead, Transforming Conflict into Clarity: The Mediation Playbook for Business, Government & Schools, The Rocket Docket Mindset: Fast, Fair Decisions Under Pressure, Trust Is the Strategy: Rebuilding Credibility in Polarized Times and Teaching the Future: Gen Z, Civic Muscle & Leadership That Sticks. The estimated speaking fee range to book Judge Zu Williams (Ret.) for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Judge Zu Williams (Ret.) generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Moorisha Bey-Taylor, Larnell Lewis, Tonya M. Evans, Wendee Lee Curtis and Todd Bridges. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Judge Zu Williams (Ret.) for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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