UNCF Announces Quarles’ Steven Hunter To Chair 2024 “A Mind Is…” Gala Chicago

Steven Hunter, Chicago Office Litigation and Dispute Resolution Chairman at Quarles & Brady LLP and co-chair of the firm’s diversity, equity, and inclusion committee, is chairing the UNCF Chicago 2024 “A Mind Is…” Gala. Quarles is the Presenting Sponsor.& The gala will be held on June 15, 7 p.m., at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. “I am proud to take on this leadership position for the 80th anniversary of UNCF Chicago and the many Black college students who benefit from its work,” said Hunter. “The work done by UNCF Chicago and other corporate partners and individuals who have invested in the college education of hardworking and dedicated students is critical. Now, more than any other time in history, we must work, sacrifice and do all we can to combat the erosion of diversity programs in higher education. Furthermore,” he added, “we must maintain a work and education environment that reflects the true makeup of the country. UNCF is helping to do just that.” Hunter graduated from Brown University with a double major in economics and political science. He then earned a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University Law Center. He is a trial lawyer with extensive experience in shareholder, private equity, supply...