November 1, 2009

The following Leake & Andersson attorneys were named Top Lawyers in New Orleans by New Orleans Magazine: W. Paul Andersson, George D. Fagan, Donald E. McKay, Jr, Stanton E. Shuler, Louis P. Bonnaffons, Jerry L. Saporito, and Raymond R. Egan III

May 1, 2009

Edward T. Hayes was appointed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to the roster of panelists eligible to adjudicate trade disputes under Chapter 19 of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Chapter 19 allows NAFTA members to seek binational panel review of antidumping/countervailing duty decisions in lieu of national judicial review of final administrative determinations. Mr. Hayes joins a select list of eligible panelists qualified to serve on NAFTA Chapter 19 adjudicative panels.

January 26, 2009

New Orleans CityBusiness magazine announced today that W. Paul Andersson would be honored for "Leadership in Law" for being one of "50 exceptional attorneys from the greater New Orleans area who have achieved success in their law practice, made contributions to the community and had an impact on the local legal industry.

January 1, 2009

W. Paul Andersson was again included in Louisiana Super Lawyers 2009. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are named, and selections are based on peer recognition and professional achievement.

January 1, 2009

Edward T. Hayes was named partner at Leake & Andersson, LLP in January of 2009. Mr. Hayes has an active international business practice, and is experienced in both negotiating commercial transactions and litigating claims.

January 1, 2009

W. Paul Andersson and George D. Fagan were again selected for inclusion in the 2009 listing of The Best Lawyers in America. Mr. Andersson has been included in this selection for over twelve years.

January 1, 2009

Edward T. Hayes was named a Member of the Board of Directors of the World Trade Center of New Orleans on January 1, 2009.