Juneteenth commemorates the pivotal end of slavery in the United States, marked by Union soldiers' arrival in Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865, and end of the war. On this significant occasion, we urge our Jones Walker family and broader community to use the day for reflection and education. To honor this milestone, our firm is making donations to support the following organizations in our geographic footprint:

• New Orleans African American Museum
• Mississippi Center for Justice
• Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
• Houston Museum of African American Culture
• National Center for Civil and Human Rights – Atlanta
• African Heritage Cultural Arts Center - Miami

We value and celebrate diversity, and continue to support and work alongside several organizations, including those listed above, that promote racial equality, social justice, and education, and offer legal services to those in need. It is a priority for our law firm to make sure that every employee — no matter their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, social or economic background — participates as an equal member of our team. Recognizing that donations are only a starting point, we vow to foster ongoing conversations at all levels to confront the daily challenges experienced by our Black colleagues and fellow citizens.

Jones Walker is steadfast in listening, learning, and effecting positive change. We know that our collective strength is rooted in unity and in amplifying voices through respect, tolerance, empathy, and understanding. Together we can continue to evoke the change that is needed in our communities and our country.

Juneteenth holds profound significance in our country's history, and we urge everyone within the Jones Walker community and beyond to observe the occasion through community engagement, learning, and introspection.

      Bill Hines                                                    Richard Cortizas
      Managing Partner                                      Chief Diversity Officer