Profiles in Diversity Journal recently named two Jones Walker LLP partners to the publication’s 2017 Women Worth Watching list. Lara D. Pringle and Dionne M. Rousseau joined the list of prestigious women who are celebrated for their positions as visionary leaders and their demonstrated leadership within their organizations.

Since 2002, Profiles in Diversity Journal annually highlights influential women from all industry sectors. The prestigious publication honors and profiles emerging women and their outstanding commitments and achievements, both professionally and personally.

Ms. Pringle, a Business and Commercial Litigation attorney is the office head for the firm’s Houston and The Woodlands locations, and serves on several boards and committees throughout the Houston area. She is also an active volunteer and lifetime member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Mrs. Rousseau is a partner in the firm’s Baton Rouge office and serves as the lead outside corporate and securities counsel for 12 public companies for the firm. In addition to her role as partner of the firm, she is an active board member with City Year Baton Rouge and works closely with Burkenroad Reports.  

Jones Walker LLP previously celebrated two Women Worth Watching winners including current Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Revenue and former Jones Walker partner, Kimberly Lewis Robinson in 2015 and Energy Industry Team Co-Chair, Marjorie McKeithen in 2016.

To view the full list of the 2017 Women Worth Watching winners, visit http://www.diversityjournal.com/women-worth-watching-2017/.