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Melvin F. Williams, Jr.

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Chief Operating Officer at Respitely™
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Melvin F. Williams, Jr. is the COO of Respitely™, a health-tech startup. A Harvard Law graduate, he has extensive C-suite experience in legal, risk, and compliance. He was previously appointed by President Obama as General Counsel of the U. S. Small Business Administration, shaping policy and supporting thousands of small businesses.

He is passionate about board service and recently completed the Black Corporate Board Readiness Program to leverage his governance experience. Melvin actively contributes to discussions on corporate crises like cyberattacks and supports diversity in the legal field through organizations like the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

Unique fact: Melvin was a two-time presidential appointee by President Barack Obama, serving in senior legal counsel roles.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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CareGifting™ Innovation
As COO of Respitely™, he is focused on revolutionizing how care is gifted through a dedicated marketplace, making it both accessible and personal.
Corporate Governance
Recently completed a board readiness program and moderates panels on navigating board crises, signaling a strong focus on effective corporate leadership.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Respitely™
6-2017 - 12-2024
Partner, Chief Legal Officer
Chicago Trading Company
General Counsel
U.S. Small Business Administration
General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Millennium Challenge Corporation
Director and Counsel
Citi
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Education
Juris Doctor
Harvard Law School
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with Highest Distinction
University of California, Berkeley
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