Galloway, Johnson, Tompkins, Burr, & Smith Managing Director Jason Waguespack has been accepted as a member into the prestigious Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. He joins Directors Mark R. “Tiger” Pharr and Matthew Williams in this exclusive group.
Membership in the FDCC is by invitation only, and membership consists of U.S. and international civil defense litigators, senior corporate counsel, and insurance claim executives. The Federation promotes knowledge, fellowship and professionalism for lawyers and other professionals striving to achieve a balanced justice system in the defense of civil lawsuits.
Jason joins this elite group with years of expertise and extensive experience in corporate law and insurance defense. He has served as national counsel to several clients with ongoing international interests, advising them on arbitration, litigation, and transactional matters.
As an expert in maritime law with decades of experience, Jason is highly regarded for providing excellent service and value to his clients. He is a frequent presenter on maritime law-related topics and serves as an adjunct professor at Tulane University School of Law. Among Jason’s many accolades, he was recognized as the New Orleans Bar Association’s Distinguished Maritime Lawyer of 2023.
Beyond his practice and firm leadership, Jason contributes to the New Orleans community and its culture as a board member of the Ogden Museum, the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, and the New Orleans Film Society.
Galloway congratulates Jason on this significant achievement.