Boutique Counsel.
Enduring Results.
Advice that bridges strategy and execution—with precision and conviction.
Al Zow, JD, Founder & CEO
About Al
Al Zow is a servant leader who advises CEOs, Board Chairs, and senior public officials navigating complexity, crisis, and public scrutiny. His career spans CEO roles in both the private and nonprofit sectors as well as Chief of Staff to three university CEOs—an uncommon vantage point that blends governance rigor, operational accountability, and reputational defense.
Where Al Delivers Distinction
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Leadership under scrutiny: Aligns institutional integrity with resilient strategy so boards, investors, and stakeholders remain confident.
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Trust stabilization: Identifies fractures early and restores working trust among the chair, CEO, lieutenants, and external stakeholders.
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Decision clarity: Converts noise into an actionable plan with clear thresholds, owners, and timelines.
Selected Career Foundations
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Private & Nonprofit CEO Roles — responsibilities included included profit and loss, client development and leading relationships with strategic partners.
2011-2014
Degree
University Name
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North Carolina Central University — Chief of Staff & Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees; supervised Public Safety, Internal Audit, Government Relations, Title IX, and Chancellor operations; Chairman of the NCCU Real Estate Foundation.
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Savannah State University — Assistant to the President & tenured graduate professor; provided strategic counsel and compliance; founded the Institute of Minority Health; led public–private partnerships advancing health promotion and community wellness.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
2007-2010
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Healthcare Hero Award
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E-Health & Technology Pacesetter
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National Role Model Innovator Award
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Formal Commendations: U.S. Surgeon General, FCC Chairman, U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador
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Nominations: Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia; City of Orlando and Orange County (Florida) for FEMA's Individual Awards "Community Preparedness Hero" and "Preparing the Whole Community".
Professional & Community Involvement
Past memberships include:
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American College of Legal Medicine
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American Society of Law Medicine & Ethics
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American College of Healthcare Executives
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Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
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Association for Community Health Improvement
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African American Health Information & Resources Center, Founding Member of Board of Advisors
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African American Entrepreneurship, Auburn University, Board of Directors
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Chamber of Commerce Greater Savannah Sports Council
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Education Law Association, Board of Directors
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Georgia Department of Community Health Minority Advisory Council, Chairman
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Health Care Compliance Association
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National Association of Presidential Assistants in Higher Education.
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Small Business Assistance Corporation, Board of Directors, Executive Committee
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Urban Land Institute
Credentials​
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J.D., University of Florida
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B.A., with honors, Bethune-Cookman University
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Executive education: Harvard, Carnegie Mellon, American Council on Education (ACE), and American Association of State Colleges & Universities (AASCU).
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Certifications: Former Georgia Supreme Court–certified mediator, healthcare compliance, school law, and ADA/mental-health policy
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