Distinctions and Awards

Jazz professor Ellis Marsalis once told his famous son Wynton, “If you only play for applause, applause will be all you get.” While we do not dedicate ourselves to the community to win awards, it is nice that some have noticed our efforts:

• Education Partner of the Year, WDSU TV 6 and UNO Business Alliance (2003)
• Member, State Capital Global Law Firm Group
• Pro Bono Firm of the Year Award, New Orleans Pro Bono Project (2001)
• Pro Bono Public Award, Louisiana State Bar Association (2001)
• Pro Bono Firm of the Year, Mississippi Pro Bono Project (2001)
• Volunteer of the Year Award, Louisiana Association of Retarded Citizens (1997)
• Outstanding Volunteer Service Group, St. Tammany Association of Retarded Citizens (1996)
• Distinguished Partner of the Year Award, Louisiana Department of Education, Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (1995)
• Excellence in Corporate Volunteerism Award, Volunteer Baton Rouge! (1995)
• Silver Corporate Award, American Red Cross, Louisiana Capital Area Chapter, Baton Rouge, LA (1994)
• Award for Excellence in Corporate Community Service, Points of Light Foundation, Washington, DC (1993)
• Excellence in Corporate Volunteerism Award, First Runner Up, Volunteer Baton Rouge! (1992)
• National Merit Award, National Law Firm Marketing Association (1992)
• Overall Corporate Volunteer Effort Award, Volunteer and Information Agency/Chamber of Commerce, New Orleans (1991)
• Caring Award for Outstanding Humanitarian Service, American Red Cross, Louisiana Capital Chapter (1991)