Katie Lasky Joins Jones Walker as New Partner in New Orleans Bankruptcy Team

Welcoming Katie Lasky to Jones Walker

Jones Walker LLP proudly announces that Katie Lasky has joined as a partner in its Litigation Practice Group, bringing her expertise to the bankruptcy and restructuring team in the firm’s New Orleans office. This strategic addition comes at a pivotal time as the firm seeks to enhance its capabilities in delivering comprehensive legal services across the Southeast and nationally.

Katie Lasky is celebrated for her extensive experience of over 20 years in commercial litigation. Her proficiency in navigating intricate bankruptcy-related disputes and other complex business matters makes her an invaluable asset to the firm. Bill Hines, the managing partner at Jones Walker, expressed his enthusiasm for Lasky’s arrival, stating that her entrepreneurial spirit and in-depth knowledge in insolvency issues will significantly benefit their clients.

“I am thrilled to become part of Jones Walker and to collaborate with such a talented group of attorneys,” said Lasky. She emphasized that the firm’s commitment to client service and its strong regional presence creates an ideal environment for her to further develop her legal practice. Lasky’s previous experience includes founding her own litigation firm, where she skillfully represented various businesses and individuals in a multitude of cases involving bankruptcy, franchising disputes, and unfair trade practices.

Her track record speaks volumes; she has successfully guided clients including creditors, debtors, fiduciaries, and publicly traded corporations through numerous high-stakes legal challenges. This includes notable engagements in preference claims, fraudulent transfer disputes, director and officer liability issues, and case management involving trustees and liquidating trustees.

In addition to her strong courtroom presence, Lasky has also made her mark in high-profile Title IX cases and has achieved multimillion-dollar verdicts. Among her achievements, she secured a $1.3 million arbitration award for a franchisee locked in a dispute with its franchisor—this case was a prime example of her strategic acumen and unwavering advocacy for her clients.

Jones Walker LLP stands as one of the largest law firms in the United States, with a broad network of offices in key states, including Alabama, Florida, New York, and Texas. The firm is committed to serving major corporations, financial institutions, and burgeoning companies through a comprehensive range of legal services. With the addition of Katie Lasky, Jones Walker is poised to bolster its reputation as a leading provider of legal counsel in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

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