William Christopher (“Chris”) Beary is a philanthropist and unifier. He is a Lifelong resident of New Orleans with four amazing daughters, and happily married to Stephany Hernandez Curiel. Chris attended the University of New Orleans where he received his Bachelor’s in Accounting; he later went onto Tulane University School of Law to complete his J.D. where he graduated Cum Laude. Chris is also a CPA (inactive status).

Chris has focused on many community endeavors moving from law and business to service work in recent years. Over the past three decades, Chris has founded 6 non-profits and is currently managing 5 of them including Grace at the Green Light, The Fat Bankers Social Aid & Pleasure Club, The Funky Uncle Live, NOLA Funk Fest and The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience. Chris has been actively involved in his girls’ school and the family Church too. To hear more about Chris’ involvement, CLICK HERE .

Chris’ entrepreneurial spirit has helped him get involved with several businesses in many different industry verticals. Some of Chris’ business endeavors include him as Owner, Officer, Manager or Board Member in industries such as healthcare, gaming, construction, real estate, restaurants, entertainment, retail sales and others. Chris also practiced law for over 25 years, 17 of which he spent as a managing partner of his own firm. During his time as a lawyer, Chris was awarded the “AV” rating by the Martindale-Hubbell rating service which also awarded him the Silver Client Champion Award (given to less than 1% of lawyers).