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Congratulations to Francis Kretzsinger, MBA, the firm's regional marketing and business development coordinator in the Baton Rouge office, on completing the Baton Rouge Area Foundation's 2024 Nonprofit Board Fellows program. The seven-session program empowers professionals in the Greater Baton Rouge area by enhancing their leadership skills and strengthening nonprofit governance in the community. ??: Baton Rouge Area Foundation

Dionne Rousseau, a partner in the Corporate Practice Group, was recognized as a founding board member of The Louisiana Policy Institute for Children (LPIC) at the organization's 10th Anniversary Celebration. The LPIC is a nonpartisan policy research and education organization working to advance policies that support Louisiana children age birth through four. Dionne currently serves on the board of directors and was previously board president. She is pictured here with Libbie Sonnier, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer of the LPIC.

As the cost and sophistication of data breaches continues to rise, it is critical for community and mid-size banks with smaller internal staff to partner with trusted cybersecurity advisors and professionals. Our ???????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??????-???????? ?????????? ?????????????????????????? ???????????? found banks are underutilizing these resources. Rob Carothers, a partner on the Banking & Financial Services Industry Team in the Mobile office, discusses how banks can work with outside counsel to help prevent, prepare for, and mitigate the effects of a data breach. To learn more about how these banks can direct resources more effectively without sacrificing cybersecurity protection, we invite you to download our 2024 Community and Mid-Size Banks Cybersecurity Survey report below. https://direc.to/mWww #JonesWalkerCyberSurvey

Join Christopher Lutz, a partner on the state and local tax team, for his presentation "Tax Landscape Across the States" at the WV Society of CPAs' 2024 Legislative Seminar in Charleston, West Virginia, on December 9. The seminar will provide CPE and CLE credits and allow participants to meet with and hear updates from local leaders. Find more information and register at the link below. https://bit.ly/493mmsK #WVSCPA #SALT #StateTax

Jeffrey Birdsong?and?Hobie Hotard, CPA, attorneys in the Tax Practice Group, presented at?Tulane University Law School's 73rd Annual Tax Institute on November 13 and 15. Jeff's presentation “State & Local Tax Rundown” discussed key updates and recent topics in Louisiana SALT, including the 2024 Regular Legislative Session, tax reform, transfer pricing, ITEP developments, and litigation. Hobie's presentation "Estate Tax Return Greatest Hits – A Collection of Issues That Are a Blast from the Past!” discussed the Estate Tax Return, including potential issues during preparation and a review of historic solutions to these complications.

Despite most community and mid-size banks reporting they use third-party vendors for cybersecurity and other critical support functions, our 2024 survey found the lack of due diligence performed on these vendors is a significant risk to the sector.? ? Tom Walker, a partner on the Banking & Financial Services Industry Team in the Jackson office, discusses some of the gaps in pre- and post-engagement oversight of third-party vendors. ? To learn more about these risks and best practices for improvement, we invite you to download our ???????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??????-???????? ?????????? ?????????????????????????? ???????????? report below.? https://direc.to/mWww #JonesWalkerCyberSurvey

Jones Walker Maritime Industry Team attorneys?Mallory Gershen Wynne,?Sara Kuebel,?Ilsa Luther, Abby Weiland, and Austin Glascoe were proud to attend the International?WorkBoat?Show in New Orleans on November 12. Congratulations to firm clients?Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC?and?Conrad Shipyard?on receiving the Significant Boat of the Year award. This marks the second consecutive year the Cape Hatteras and Cape Canaveral sisterships have won the prestigious award. Read more about this honor below. https://lnkd.in/eFHy56xs ??: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co. and Britton Spark

Jones Walker attorneys Ted Jones and Asher Friend, partners in the Corporate Practice Group, advised Prokeep, the industry leading customer communication and engagement platform for distributors, in a $25 million Series A financing round. The investment was led by San Francisco-based Dahlia Equity Partners with support from Ironspring Ventures, S3 Ventures, Benson Capital Partners, and others. Prokeep will utilize this secured funding to accelerate growth and expand demand generation capabilities for distributors. Read more in the press release below. https://prn.to/40Nth72

Join Alysse McLoughlin, a partner in the Tax Practice Group, during her presentation at the NYCPA - The New York State Society of CPAs New York and Tri-State Taxation Conference in New York City on November 20, 2024. Her presentation will cover new decisions, rulings, and administrative releases affecting New Jersey. Find more information and register at the link below. https://bit.ly/4fDf6FQ

The banking sector has significant regulations regarding cybersecurity. However, our 2024 survey found that many community and mid-size banks prioritize data breach reporting and other compliance requirements over prevention and preparedness strategies. Jason M. Loring, FIP, CIPP/US, CIPM, a partner and co-lead of the privacy, data strategy, and artificial intelligence team, discusses the overall confidence level of individual banks and the sector as a whole. To learn more about the cybersecurity posture of the sector and best practices for improvement, download our ???????? ?????????????????? ?????? ??????-???????? ?????????? ?????????????????????????? ???????????? report below. https://direc.to/mWww #JonesWalkerCyberSurvey