BoyarMiller Co-Founding Shareholder Bill Boyar Honored with 2026 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award

Executive Summary: Bill Boyar, Co-Founding Shareholder of BoyarMiller, a law firm in Houston, Texas, received the Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award from the American Leadership Forum Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter. The recognition celebrates his longstanding commitment to community leadership and service, including his pivotal role in bringing four regional KIPP public charter school networks together to establish KIPP Texas Public Schools.

HOUSTON (November 3, 2026) – BoyarMiller is pleased to announce that Co-Founding Shareholder Bill Boyar was recognized by the American Leadership Forum with the 2026 Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award. The award recognizes Boyar’s commitment to collaborative leadership and his contributions to strengthening the greater Houston community.

Boyar was honored on October 29, 2026, during the Joseph Jaworski Leadership Awards ceremony at The Revaire in Houston. The event celebrated leaders across Houston who share a commitment to a stronger, more connected community.

A defining example of Boyar’s community leadership was his role in bringing four regional KIPP public charter school networks together to establish KIPP Texas Public Schools. Boyar helped guide the organizations towards a successful merger, developing consensus around a shared vision for public education. Boyar served as the founding chair of the KIPP Texas Board of Directors from 2018 to 2021.

Boyar has consistently contributed to organizations that serve the Houston community across education, homelessness, hunger, and veterans. From helping lead the complex integration of KIPP Texas Public Schools to supporting organizations such as SEARCH Homeless Services, the Houston Food Bank, and Combined Arms, Bill has used his experience, relationships, and leadership to strengthen the community. As an American Leadership Forum Senior Fellow, Bill embodies the belief that courageous leadership requires trust, connection, and a commitment to the common good.

Boyar helped establish the business law firm BoyarMiller more than 35 years ago. As an attorney, trusted advisor, and mentor, he has built a remarkable career grounded in relationships, integrity, and community contributions, values that also extend to the culture of the firm.

“I am deeply honored to receive the Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award from the American Leadership Forum,” said Boyar. “Serving our community is a collective effort, and I am profoundly grateful for every opportunity I have had to work alongside incredible organizations and individuals to help others and make a positive impact in Houston.”

About BoyarMiller

BoyarMiller is a mid-size Houston-based law firm that advances client business goals by bringing new possibilities into focus with confidence and clarity to achieve extraordinary outcomes. Since 1990, the firm has been providing practical and smart business solutions. Our firm comprises three practice groups — corporate mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and litigation, and serves multinational companies, middle-market businesses, and entrepreneurs in need of collaborative and strategic representation.

About the Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award
Hosted by the American Leadership Forum Houston/Gulf Coast Chapter, the Joseph Jaworski Leadership Awards recognize individuals whose courage, collaborative leadership, and commitment to service strengthen the greater Houston community. The 2026 awards celebrated courageous leadership, highlighting leaders who bring people together to address challenges and create meaningful change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who received the Joseph Jaworski Leadership Award?

A: Bill Boyar, Co-Founding Shareholder of the Houston law firm BoyarMiller, received the 2026 award in recognition of his extensive contribution to bringing four KIPP organizations together to create KIPP Texas Public Schools.

Q: What community organizations has Bill Boyar supported?

A: Bill Boyar has contributed leadership and volunteer support to SEARCH Homeless Services, the Houston Food Bank, Combined Arms, and KIPP Texas Public Schools, among other Houston civic initiatives.

Q: What services does BoyarMiller offer as a law firm in Houston, Texas?

A: As one of the top law firms in Houston, BoyarMiller represents middle-market businesses, entrepreneurs, and multinational companies across three core practice groups: corporate mergers and acquisitions, real estate, and litigation.