Jones Walker LLP

Jones Walker's Corporate attorneys assist clients with protecting directors and executive officers, as well as the corporation itself, from exposure to the risk of criminal liability that may result in not implementing effective and coordinated legal compliance policies and procedures. A comprehensive corporate compliance program demonstrates that a corporation is taking affirmative steps to control fraud and abuse, which, in the eyes of governmental enforcement authorities, can help mitigate damages and demonstrate good-faith efforts in complying with federal regulations.

It is impossible to completely guarantee that a company's employees or agents will never engage in criminal activity involving the company; however, Jones Walker's Corporate & Securities team provides clients with guidance related to appropriate internal controls, policies, and procedures expected by governmental enforcement agencies, shareholders, and third parties, thereby helping to lessen any potential liability.

Our Corporate Governance team has assisted numerous publicly and privately owned clients in reviewing, developing, and implementing ethics and compliance programs that prevent, detect, and lessen the effects of non-compliance with federal and global requirements. We provide clients with a knowledgeable review of the existing circumstances, and help clients revise and design the policies, procedures, and internal controls necessary to remain in full compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

We have experience conducting objective analyses of internal compliance efforts, confirming and assuring clients' officers and directors that the company has implemented prudent policies and procedures to comply with relevant laws and regulations. If necessary, we will recommend specific measures and remedial actions that should be taken for protection.

From experience, we know that most companies are vulnerable in specific areas of corporate governance and operations. In the event that criminal activity within a corporation is suspected or is under investigation, our Corporate & Securities attorneys, along with the firm's Corporate Compliance & White Collar Defense attorneys, are able to provide immediate intervention and counseling.

Diversity Mission Statement

Jones Walker LLP strives to encourage, foster and increase diversity across the firm. To this end, the Diversity Committee has adopted the goal of fostering a work environment that welcomes different perspectives, backgrounds and life experiences and ensures that an individual’s professional growth, experience or advancement is not limited because of gender, race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability or other similar factor.

Purposes of the Diversity Committee

• To increase awareness of the importance of diversity within the firm and of the means by which diversity enriches the firm;
• To encourage all lawyers and staff members to develop mutual respect and appreciation for different perspectives and backgrounds; and
• To develop and implement strategies to assist the firm in recruiting, retaining and advancing staff and lawyers from diverse backgrounds.
• Jones Walker values all employees who contribute positively to the firm’s practice, the firm’s environment, and the greater community we serve.

In 2009, Jones Walker was named to MultiCultural Law Magazine’s list of "Top 100 Law Firms for Women," part of a series of listings of the top 100 law firms for diversity. The listings are compiled based on diversity statistics derived from annual surveys that the publication sends to law firms with more than 100 attorneys.