Jones Walker's Government Relations Practice Group addresses the many legislative and regulatory issues of state, regional, national, and international scope that affect our clients. Our highly experienced attorneys and staff assist clients by monitoring state and federal legislative and executive activities; participating in regulatory agency administrative proceedings; and preparing, supporting, or opposing legislative initiatives on behalf of our clients. Jones Walker has substantial experience representing public and private entities from around the nation and across the globe to ensure their objectives are achieved in Baton Rouge and in Washington.

To assist clients with their legislative goals, our attorneys and Government Relations Specialists meet regularly with the most active policymakers at the White House, on Capitol Hill, and throughout other branches of local, state, and federal government.  Our firm added capabilities in Alabama in 2008 to actively promote clients' interests in that state.

News

• LeMaistre Authors Viewpoint on Gulf Banks and Oil Spill in American Banker
• Johnsen Participates in Conference Call on Gulf Drilling Moratorium
• Futrell, Hamilton to be Honored at Louisiana Women's Conference
• Robinson and Wilson to Present at Tulane Wealth Management Seminar

Events

• "Legislative Issues"
• "Haynesville" Public Screening Discussion Panel
• "Recent Louisiana Energy Legislation"
• Legislative Ethics, A Practical Guide

Publications

• "Viewpoint: Give Gulf Banks a Break on Property Appraisals"
  George A. LeMaistre, Jr.
  American Banker, July 23, 2010
• "State of Louisiana Passes 'Green' Legislation"
  Sarah S. Brehm
  Jones Walker Environmental & Toxic Torts E*Bulletin, July 8, 2009
• "State of Louisiana Considers 'Green' Bills to Incentivize Green Technology"
  Sarah S. Brehm
  Jones Walker Environmental & Toxic Torts E*Lert, June 23, 2009
• Jones Walker Overview of 2008 Louisiana State Legislature Regular and Extraordinary Sessions
  Jones Walker, July 3, 2008