Overview
Harrell Watts, II is an associate in the firm’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. Harrell aims to produce value for his clients by providing exceptional service.
Harrell attended the University of Miami School of Law as a Dean’s Merit Scholar. During his time at UM Law, Harrell remained heavily active on campus. He served as the ABA Representative for the Student Bar Association. He also competed for both the Trial Team and the Charles C. Papy, Jr. Moot Court Board where he won several awards including “best brief” in a national competition.
Before joining Gunster, Harrell interned for the Honorable Donald Graham of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida and the Honorable Adalberto Jordan of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. During both internships, Harrell gained a wealth of knowledge in legal analysis, writing and research.
Honors
- Dean’s Merit Scholar
- 2021 Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition: “Best Brief Award”
- 2021 Inter-class Moot Court Competition: “Best Oralist Award”
- Director’s Book Award: Litigation Skills I Trial
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award “Highest Grade”: International Anti-Corruption Law, Policy
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award “Highest Grade”: Substantive Criminal Law
