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Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is working diligently, through its expertise and leadership, to restart the Louisiana Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). Three of Galloway’s Greater New Orleans attorneys are serving on the Board: Katherine…
Galloway to Host 2026 Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway to Host 2026 Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, a full-service corporate defense firm, will host its 9th Annual Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference at The Ritz-Carlton in New Orleans on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Director Tim Hassinger is spearheading the conference and…
Galloway Supports In-House Counsel at 2026 ACC Annual Meeting in Boston
Galloway Supports In-House Counsel at 2026 ACC Annual Meeting in Boston
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is proud to sponsor the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Annual Meeting in Boston on October 4-7, 2026. Considered the world’s largest gathering of in-house legal teams, the annual event gathers the top corporate lawyers, industry…
AI and Ethics: Autumn George and Katherine Fallas at ACC Annual 2026
AI and Ethics: Autumn George and Katherine Fallas at ACC Annual 2026
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Directors Autumn George and Katherine Fallas will present at the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:30 AM ET. Artificial Intelligence, compliance, and ethical implementation remain a hot topic in corporate…
Mark “Tiger” Pharr to Present at 2026 CLM Construction Conference
Mark “Tiger” Pharr to Present at 2026 CLM Construction Conference
Construction defense and technology lawyer Mark “Tiger” Pharr, a Director in Galloway’s Lafayette and Dallas offices, will be speaking on a panel at the upcoming CLM Construction Conference on Friday, September 25, 2026. The annual, premier event gathers construction insurance and risk management professionals for…
AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
AI, Brand Defense, and Nuclear Verdicts Discussed at Dallas Roundtable
For the second consecutive year, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith hosted an exclusive Roundtable Symposium on April 1, 2026 at the Firm’s Dallas office. The collaborative discussion gathered professionals and Galloway attorneys for insightful dialogue on significant challenges faced in…
Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Scheduled for April 2026
Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, Tampa Scheduled for April 2026
11th Annual Event in Tampa, Florida Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will present its Claims & Litigation Conference on April 16, 2026, at the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street. The free, daylong event is a notable gathering of industry leaders,…
Galloway Maritime Attorneys to Present at Tulane Admiralty Law Institute
Galloway Maritime Attorneys to Present at Tulane Admiralty Law Institute
Highlighting the Firm’s maritime expertise and experienced attorneys, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith will be well represented at the 31st Biennial Admiralty Law Institute hosted by Tulane University Law School. The premier event, held every other spring, gathers admiralty leaders, including…
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
Frederick “Billy” Swaim Presents at 2025 Energy Insurance Americas
New Orleans maritime attorney Frederick William (“Billy”) Swaim III led an insightful roundtable discussion at the 2025 Energy Insurance Americas conference that gathered energy industry insiders, insurance professionals, and legal professionals to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing…
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Strategies Highlighted at 2025 Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference, New Orleans
Now in its eighth year, the Galloway Claims & Litigation Conference in New Orleans was held on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at The Ritz-Carlton. The session insights, conversations, and connections combined for an incredibly successful event that industry professionals traveled…
Managing ADA Accommodations at Work, HR.com
Managing ADA Accommodations at Work, HR.com
An employee’s casual comment about a medical limitation can trigger accommodation obligations, making a manager’s response critical to supporting the employee and reducing the company’s legal risk. In an HR.com article, Galloway employment lawyers Doris Bobadilla and Wendell Hall share…
The New Rules of Maritime Risk Management, MarineLink
The New Rules of Maritime Risk Management, MarineLink
Geopolitical instability is reshaping the risks facing maritime businesses, making proactive planning for trade disruptions, sanctions, and shifting global routes increasingly critical. In a new article published by MarineLink, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith maritime attorneys Jason Waguespack and…
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Attorneys Serving to Restart CLM Louisiana Chapter
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is working diligently, through its expertise and leadership, to restart the Louisiana Chapter of the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). Three of Galloway’s Greater New Orleans attorneys are serving on the Board: Katherine…
Ethical AI Use for In-House Counsel
Ethical AI Use for In-House Counsel
When it comes to Artificial Intelligence in the legal profession, it’s no longer “if” but “how.” Corporate legal teams across the Gulf South and Midwest feel the dynamic tension to enable AI’s business value while maintaining ethical guardrails. Ultimately, in-house…
Jason Waguespack Honored for Economic Impact in New Orleans
Jason Waguespack Honored for Economic Impact in New Orleans
Galloway Managing Director to Receive Icon Award from New Orleans CityBusiness Jason P. Waguespack, Managing Director at Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith, has been named a 2026 Icon Award recipient by New Orleans CityBusiness. The honor recognizes business leaders…
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