New Orleans, La., May 2, 2005 — Bill Hines, chair of the firm's executive committee, was recently installed as the 2005–2006 chairman of the board of trustees for the United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area. Hines previously served as the United Way's fundraising campaign chairman for 2003–2004 that raised more than $18 million.

United Way of Greater New Orleans Area is a leading impact organization that seeks to improve the community's quality of life and whose passion is about moving the community forward, improving the lives of its citizens and creating lasting, positive changes in community conditions. Jones Walker is proud to support the United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area and other organizations that are making a difference in the communities we serve.