Charles F. Coleman Jr. is a seasoned civil rights attorney who
\nspecializes in EEO law, human resources and human capital solutions, as
\nwell as the support of diversity and inclusion efforts in the workforce.
\nAs a former Brooklyn, NY prosecutor turned civil litigator, Charles has
\nextensive experience as a trial lawyer and his courtroom acumen is
\nmatched only by his leadership abilities, which he displays through his
\ncommunity mobilization and civic activism efforts.<\/p>\n
Charles has appeared internationally on various media outlets as a
\nlegal and political analyst, writer, and orator. He has been branded as
\none of the brightest and most well-respected voices in conversations
\non law, diversity, civil rights, and social justice. Charles gives public
\ntalks to businesses, student groups, and civic organizations on law,
\nculture, diversity, and social justice.<\/p>\n
Charles began his legal career as a prosecutor in the Kings County
\n(Brooklyn, NY) District Attorney\u2019s Office. While there, he excelled
\nquickly and was hand-picked to join the specialized Gangs Unit where
\nhe prosecuted some of the city\u2019s most dangerous and violent criminals
\nin several high profile cases. For his efforts as a trial attorney and
\ncommitment to justice, in 2007 Charles was awarded the prestigious
\nLaw Enforcement Appreciation award for excellence and leadership in
\nlaw enforcement.<\/p>\n
Since leaving the DA\u2019s office, Charles has transitioned to the arena of
\ncivil rights, focusing primarily on EEO law while helping to provide
\ndiversity and inclusion support to companies seeking to improve their
\nworkforce. In an increasingly growing marketplace, Charles
\nunderstands how to impress upon executives and senior management
\nthe importance of not simply creating a more diverse work force and
\nan inclusive work culture, but how to do so within the appropriate
\nboundaries of the law.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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