Orlando Business Journal Legacy Award Shines Spotlight on Gray's Decades of Service and Leadership

ORLANDO, FL (October 15, 2009) - The Orlando Business Journal held its 8th annual Most Influential Businessmen awards event to recognize the top corporate players in Central Florida. Coming away with the night's highest honor was GrayRobinson's own Charlie Gray.

Gray, one of the four founders of GrayRobinson, was bestowed the Most Influential Businessmen Legacy Award amidst a room packed with CEOs, industry leaders, public figures and his fellow GrayRobinson attorneys.

The Legacy Award recognizes the person in Central Florida who has shown demonstrated exemplary leadership throughout the course of his or her career not only in business but also in civic affairs. Please click HERE to view his Legacy Video.

"One of Central Florida's greatest assets is Charlie Gray. He has spent years serving the community behind the scenes, heralding some of the most influential actions from developing the Orange County Civic and Convention Center to a potable water program," said GrayRobinson President Byrd F. "Biff" Marshall. "To see Charlie recognized in the larger community is inspiring not only to his GrayRobinson team but others outside who can now appreciate Charlie's sacrifices and leadership for the growth of Central Florida."

Within Central Florida, it was none more apparent that the figure who embraced these characteristics was Charlie Gray. Gray exhibits exceptional leadership within the field of law, guiding GrayRobinson through a recession and maintaining a statewide presence as one of the state's largest law firms. Though tough economic times have left its mark on the industry, GrayRobinson continues to grow and assert its solid reputation with Gray at the helm.

Outside the legal community, Gray has notably made efforts to improve the quality of life in Central Florida. Active in the civic, political and philanthropic arenas, Gray has contributed behind the scenes to numerous crucial boards and foundations to better the region for future Floridians.

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