Jones Walker was recently highlighted in a December 15, 2008, article in The National Law Journal about the city of New Orleans’ stability and strength in the midst of the current financial and economic crises. The article, titled "Compared With Katrina, the Economy Isn’t So Bad," illustrates how Jones Walker’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina primed the firm for growth in troubled times, unlike several firms that have recently dissolved or have been forced to lay off several attorneys and staff. Managing Partner William H. Hines and special counsel Sanford B. Kaynor, Jr. were quoted in the article and discussed Jones Walker’s notable growth in 2008, including the firm’s recent combinations and the expansion of its banking, financial services, and corporate finance practices.