Managing Partner, Jones Walker LLP 

William Hines has led Jones Walker since 2006. He is currently Managing Partner and a member of the firm's Corporate Practice Group. A native of New Orleans, he is an active leader in the community; he was the Founding Chairman of Greater New Orleans, Inc., and has served on the boards of many civic and charitable organizations, including the Council for a Better Louisiana, the Teach for America Community Advisory Board, and the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra.   

Joined LCLD 2020 


Highlights of LCLD Participation 

Fellows Program
Fellows selected:
2023: Tarak Anada; 2022: Monique Garcia

Pathfinder Program
Pathfinders selected:
2023: Jacob Pritt; 2022: Lauren Tarver; 2021: Ewaen Woghiren; 2020: Stacey Moore Buchanan

1L LCLD Scholars Program
Scholars hosted:
2022: Mattie Kleinpeter, Claire Campbell, Sydney Rusovich


Member: William Hines

Diversity Professionals: Julie PrechterRichard Cortizas 

Communications: Mary Margaret Gorman