R. Patrick Vance, partner and head of the firm's Business & Commercial Litigation Group, was elected to serve as Treasurer of Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (SLLS) at its February board meeting. SLLS provides those with low incomes free legal aid for civil legal issues, including problems with income taxes and predatory home loans. SLLS’ staff of attorneys service the Greater New Orleans area including all 10 southeast Louisiana parishes. Mr. Vance has served on the SLLS board since 2009.