Marc C. Hebert and Grady S. Hurley, both partners in the firm's New Orleans office, were recently appointed to leadership positions in various organizations. Mr. Hebert will serve as the Vice Chairman of the Mississippi Valley Trade & Transport Council ("MVTTC") from 2012 through 2014. Mr. Hurley was appointed as the Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Area of the Section of Admiralty and Maritime Law General Committee for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.