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Galloway Attorney to Present at Immigration Law Conference
Galloway Attorney to Present at Immigration Law Conference
Special Counsel Megan Jackler of Galloway’s Greater New Orleans offices will present at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Mid-South Conference, held in New Orleans on November 13-14, 2026. Jackler, a former supervisory immigration judge, will be speaking on best…
Galloway Named 2027 Best Law Firm® Regionally and Nationally
Galloway Named 2027 Best Law Firm® Regionally and Nationally
Highlighting its legal excellence and regional reach, Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith has been recognized as a 2027 Best Law Firms® by Best Lawyers. Galloway is a full-service defense firm with 14 offices and 140 attorneys handling matters in…
Galloway New Orleans Conference Delivers Industry Insights
Galloway New Orleans Conference Delivers Industry Insights
9th Annual Galloway Claims and Litigation Conference New Orleans Builds on Successful Tradition Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith hosted its ninth annual Claims and Litigation Conference in New Orleans on October 22, 2026. With its largest number of participants…
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…
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…
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…
Doris Bobadilla Selected for CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Doris Bobadilla Selected for CityBusiness Leadership in Law Hall of Fame
Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith Director Doris Bobadilla has been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness for its 2026 Leadership in Law class. The honor recognizes legal excellence and community outreach in the New Orleans region. Bobadilla and her fellow…
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…
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
Galloway Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers 2027 Across the Gulf South
65 Attorneys Recognized in Key Litigation Practices Galloway Johnson Tompkins Burr & Smith is pleased to recognize its attorneys who have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Best Lawyers and…
Commercial Litigation Dos and Don’ts for Corporate Leaders
Commercial Litigation Dos and Don’ts for Corporate Leaders
Treat litigation like an operational discipline from the beginning: preserve evidence, involve counsel early to protect privilege, control written communications, prepare experts and corporate representatives for examinations, and keep business risks and spending in check. Litigation is a business process…
Hunting Season Prep: Recreational Immunity on the Gulf Coast
Hunting Season Prep: Recreational Immunity on the Gulf Coast
If you collect access fees or overlook a known hazard, the recreational immunity you’re hoping for can vanish and turn a weekend injury into a costly premises claim for landowners, leaseholders, and hunting clubs. Courts and carriers look past labels…
Galloway’s New Orleans Team Wins Appeal in Louisiana’s 3rd Circuit
Galloway’s New Orleans Team Wins Appeal in Louisiana’s 3rd Circuit
Richard Duplantier and Megan Jackler recently secured a win in Louisiana’s 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals in Lake Charles on behalf of their client. Galloway’s New Orleans Team delivered skilled advocacy in writing and oral argument to deliver their client a…
Preparing for and Conducting Effective Remote Depositions
Preparing for and Conducting Effective Remote Depositions
Remote Depositions in Longshore, Defense Base Act, and Other Litigation Matters Remote depositions are a necessity in claims filed by foreign nationals under the Defense Base Act. In other claims, remote depositions conducted through Microsoft Teams or Zoom can be…
PERM Labor Certification: What Employers Need to Know
PERM Labor Certification: What Employers Need to Know
Understanding PERM Labor Certification for Employment-Based Green Cards “The best and the brightest” individuals in their respective industries can help businesses accelerate operational growth. For most employers, a temporary work visa is only the start of a relationship with a…
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