February 26, 2019
The FormanWatkins New Orleans office recently hosted the Legal Marketing Association’s local Baton Rouge/New Orleans group for a special lagniappe session that was being held for its members and friends. Susan Freeman, CEO & Chief Client Happiness Officer of Freeman Means Business, presented “Understanding Gender-Based Communications,” where attendees learned about various communication styles and how to adapt their style to others to
February 25, 2019
We are excited to announce that phase 2 construction of our Jackson office is officially underway! This phase will integrate the remainder of the 21st floor of the Regions building (which, until December of 2018, held another occupant) into the current FormanWatkins space, providing us with an additional 4500 square feet of space to accommodate our inevitable growth. The new section will continue the same open, unified workspace that is found throughout the rest of our Jackson office. Below are some initial construction pictures.
February 22, 2019
FormanWatkins is proud to announce that Charles Abbott has been selected by New Orleans CityBusiness to its 2019 Leadership in Law class. Each year New Orleans CityBusiness recognizes 50 area professionals in the field of law for their career and community accomplishments. To celebrate this year’s honorees, an event will be held in May at the New Orleans Museum of Art. This isn’t Charles’ first time to be recognized as part of the Leadership in Law class—he also received the honor in 2014.
February 21, 2019
The FormanWatkins Women’s Initiative recently held a financial health luncheon with representatives from Merrill Lynch. Female attorneys from all FWK offices were in attendance to discuss financial health issues affecting women in the profession. This is the second year that the Women’s Initiative has hosted this informal event, providing a space for our female attorneys to start a conversation with women in finance about personal financial management.
February 20, 2019
FormanWatkins recently had the pleasure of welcoming Dima Ghawi to the Jackson office to speak to our attorneys as part of the Firm’s Diversity & Inclusion initiative. Attorneys from all FWK offices attended, and Dima presented “Diversity & Inclusion: Worth More than Gold,” which focused on the many different types of diversity, the proven benefits of diversity, and how to be intentional in creating diversity in the workplace.
February 8, 2019
FormanWatkins released its 2018 Pro Bono & Civic Engagement Report today. The Firm’s pro bono efforts are led by our Pro Bono Committee, whose members include: Alison McMinn, Courtney Hunt, Erin Latuso, Margaret McLaughlin, Mimi Arthur, Mitch McGuffey, and Vernon McFarland.
January 28, 2019
FormanWatkins is proud to announce that Nick Giallourakis and Alison McMinn have been selected by the Mississippi Business Journal as part of the 2018 Leadership in Law class. Each year the Mississippi Business Journal recognizes a select group of 40 attorneys who exhibit both the legal success and the qualities of character that exemplify this honor. A reception and awards celebration was held in December to recognize the 2018 honorees.
January 15, 2019
Forman Watkins & Krutz is proud to announce Mandi Murphy has joined the Firm as Director of Human Resources.
January 11, 2019
FormanWatkins is proud to announce that Mitch McGuffey has been named a member of the JPS School Board’s Bond Oversight Committee!
January 7, 2019
FormanWatkins is proud to announce that Vernon McFarland has been named a new member of 100 Black Men of Jackson!