Background
Sr., Steven Philip Gilliam, was born on February 5, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Robert Walter Gilliam and Carlene Durkee.
Sr., Steven Philip Gilliam, was born on February 5, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Robert Walter Gilliam and Carlene Durkee.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics, University Georgia, Athens, 1971. Juris Doctor cum laude, University Georgia, Athens, 1974.
Partner Smith, Smith & Frost, Gainesville, Georgia, 1974-1983, Smith, Frost. Gilliam & Williams, 1983-1986, Smith, Gilliam & Williams, 1986-1999, Smith, Gilliam, Williams & Miles, since 2000. Vice chairman Gainesville Hall '96, since 1993, Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, 2002—2005.
Member magistrate selection committee United States District Court, 1998. Board trustees Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, since 1998.
Trustee Leadership Georgia, 1988—1991. President United Way of Hall County, 1989. Board trustees Elachee Nature Science Center, since 1997, chairman board trustees, 2003—2004.
Chairman Rehabilitation Industries North-East Georgia, 1982—1990, Quality Growth Council Hall County, 2000—2002. Member University Georgia Law School Alumni Council, since 2000, president, since 2007. Board trustees Lanier Park Hospital, 1998—2001, chairman, 2001.
Board trustees Gainesville College Foundation, 1984—1987, honorary life trustee, 1997. Fellow: Lawyers Foundation Georgia, Atlanta Lawyers Club. Member: Gainesville-Hall Chamber of Commerce (vice president 1987-1989, chairman 1998-1999, senior advisory Silver Shovel award 2003-2004, Silver Shovel award 1986), Association Defense Trial Attorneys, Defense Research Institute, Northeastern Bar Association (president 1982, Supreme Court commission on public trust and confidence 2000-2001), Georgia Bar Association (chairperson professionalism committee 1996—2000), American Bar Association, Joseph Henry Lumpkin Master Inn of Court, Old Warhorse Lawyers Club, Gridiron Secret Society, Georgia Bulldog Club, Chattahoochee Country Club (president 1989).
Married Susan Lynch, November 7, 1971. Children: Steven Philip Junior, Laney Evelyn.