Leake & Andersson is the sole Louisiana member firm of ALFA International, the global legal network. With 140+ member firms across the globe, ALFA International is the premier association of independent law firms dedicated to providing cost-effective legal counsel based on strong personal relationships all over the world. This network enables L&A to combine its local experience with the collective wisdom and experience of other member firms worldwide to deliver highly effective legal solutions.
Leake & Andersson has a proud legacy of leadership at ALFA and ardently supports the association’s mission to provide high quality, cost-effective trial and business counsel worldwide. Several L&A attorneys have occupied leadership roles over the firm’s 20+ year membership in ALFA, including chairing practice groups and serving on the Board of Directors. Most recently, Edward Hayes was named Chair of the Board for ALFA International in December 2022, after having served on the Board of Directors since 2018.
Leadership & Honors
December 2022
2021-Present
2018-2020
2016-2018
2011
Edward T. Hayes elected as Chair of the Board for ALFAI
Dean M. Arruebarrena serves on Hospitality & Retail leadership team
Edward T. Hayes served on the ALFAI Board of Directors
George D. Fagan served on the ALFAI Board of Directors
George D. Fagan received the Nathan Fishbach Service Award that honors one individual out of ~10,000 ALFA attorneys worldwide for their contributions to and leadership of ALFA International
