WILLIAM E. (BILL) HAWKINS
Bill was an instrumental part of the “glory years” at the University of Miami Football Program (Jimmy Johnson’s tenure), as a three year starting left defensive end leading his team to a National Championship in 1987! A consensus All-American, Bill entered the NFL when he became the first round draft choice of the Los Angeles Rams Football team in 1989. He made an immediate impact by becoming a member of the all rookie team; however, after five years his football career was over following his second knee injury. Bill was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame the first year of his eligibility for induction.
Bill excelled in the classroom: Mariuto Scholar athlete, Omicron Delta Kappa (the highest honor society), Iron Arrow Society (the highest honor attainable at Miami), and the deans list. He received a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance and attended graduate level MBA courses in his final year at Miami.
Bill became involved with public service during his tenure with the Rams. He gave numerous speeches imploring young athletes to strive in the classroom. He produced numerous radio advertisements for local charities while in California and is a current Board member and former Secretary of the ARC Martin County.
In 1996, Bill began his legal education at the University of Florida. He excelled in Estates and Trusts, International Financial Crimes and Comparative Law. He studied abroad in Montpellier France and accelerated the course of his studies, graduating one semester early.
Past Employment:
Bill was an instrumental part of the “glory years” at the University of Miami Football Program (Jimmy Johnson’s tenure), as a three year starting left defensive end leading his team to a National Championship in 1987! A consensus All-American, Bill entered the NFL when he became the first round draft choice of the Los Angeles Rams Football team in 1989. He made an immediate impact by becoming a member of the all rookie team; however, after five years his football career was over following his second knee injury. Bill was inducted into the University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame the first year of his eligibility for induction.
Bill excelled in the classroom: Mariuto Scholar athlete, Omicron Delta Kappa (the highest honor society), Iron Arrow Society (the highest honor attainable at Miami), and the deans list. He received a degree in Business Administration with a minor in Finance and attended graduate level MBA courses in his final year at Miami.
Bill became involved with public service during his tenure with the Rams. He gave numerous speeches imploring young athletes to strive in the classroom. He produced numerous radio advertisements for local charities while in California and is a current Board member and former Secretary of the ARC Martin County.
In 1996, Bill began his legal education at the University of Florida. He excelled in Estates and Trusts, International Financial Crimes and Comparative Law. He studied abroad in Montpellier France and accelerated the course of his studies, graduating one semester early.
Past Employment:
- 1998-2002 Assistant State Attorney - Palm Beach County
- 2003-2004 Associate Attorney - Bobo, Ciotoli, Bochino, & Newman,
- 2004-2005 Associate Attorney - Berrocal & Wilkins
- 2005- William E. Hawkins, Jr., P.L./Hawkins & Gordon, P.L.
- All Real Estate Matters; Business Law; and Wills, Estates and Trusts.
- Bill is an active member and officer in the oldest men’s fraternal organization;
- Active member of the Board of Directors of ARC Martin County for over 6 years;
- First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta Deacon (3 yr. term)