William H.

Hines

Position: Managing Partner
Office: New Orleans

Bill Hines is managing partner of Jones Walker and a member of the Corporate Practice Group.

Passionate about economic and cultural development in New Orleans, across Louisiana, and throughout the Gulf South, Bill has been a legal, business, and civic leader for more than 35 years. Since 2006, he has led Jones Walker through a period of significant growth. During this time, the firm’s client base has expanded to include leading regional, national, and international corporations, banks and financial institutions, emerging enterprises, family-owned businesses, professional sports teams, and state and local governments.

In addition to his work as primary ambassador for Jones Walker, Bill is deeply connected to the business, cultural, civic, and charitable communities in the region. Among his numerous leadership roles, he has served as founding chairman of the board of Greater New Orleans, Inc., and as chairman of the boards of the MetroVision Economic Development Partnership, The Idea Village, the Downtown Development District of the City of New Orleans, and the Louisiana Committee of 100 For Economic Development. He also has held board and leadership positions with the New Orleans Business Council, the World Trade Center of New Orleans, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation (including serving as co-chair of the NCAA 2003 Final Four Host Committee), and the civic taskforce that persuaded the NBA Hornets (now Pelicans) to relocate to New Orleans.

Bill regularly supports a broad range of charitable, cultural, and educational institutions. He has served as chairman of the boards of UNITY of Greater New Orleans, the Council for a Better Louisiana, the New Orleans Arts Council, the United Way for Greater New Orleans, the New Orleans Region Community Advisory Board of Teach for America, and WYES-TV 12, and in leadership positions for Son of a Saint, the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, the Bayou District Foundation, the Louisiana State Museum Foundation, the Ochsner Health System Board, and the Tulane University President's Council, among other institutions.

In recognition of his service and contributions, Bill was chosen by NOLA Media Group for its New Orleans Tricentennial "300 for 300" list as one of the 300 people who made New Orleans a better place over the past 300 years (click here to read the full feature). Earlier in his career, New Orleans CityBusiness carried a front-page story profiling Bill as one of the leading economic developers in the City of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana (click here to read the full article).

Bill has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Insurance Law, International Trade and Finance Law, Project Finance Law, and Real Estate Law since 1999. He has been listed in Louisiana Super Lawyers in the area of Business/Corporate since 2007. Bill has an AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating in Martindale-Hubbell.

Noteworthy

The Galvez Cup – Highest Recognition by the New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation (2022)
New Orleans CitiBusiness, Power 50: Most Influential in their Professions (2022)
World Trade Center of New Orleans, Eugene J. Schreiber Award and Order of the Plimsoll Mark (2021) – Given in recognition of contributions and leadership in driving international trade for Louisiana and the Gulf Coast Region
NOLA Media Group, 300 for 300 (New Orleans Tricentennial) – chosen as one of the 300 people who made New Orleans a better place over the past 300 years (2018)
New Orleans Magazine, Top Lawyer (2018)
CBNO-MAC 50th Anniversary Diana Lewis Citizen Participation Award (2016)
UNITY of Greater New Orleans Award, Outstanding Leadership to End Homelessness (2016)
Lawdragon, "500 Leading Lawyers in America" (2014–2015)
Southeast Louisiana Council, Boy Scouts of America, Distinguished Citizen Award (2015)
Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans, Inc., Business Hall of Fame (2012)
New Orleans CityBusiness, Leadership in Law Hall of Fame (2010)
10/12 Magazine, "25 Most Powerful People on the Corridor" (2009)
New Orleans CityBusiness, Leadership in Law Award (2005, 2007, 2009)
Louisiana Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate (listed annually since 2007)
St. Charles Avenue Magazine, Activist of the Year (2004)
American Red Cross, Southeast Louisiana Chapter, Humanitarian of the Year Award (2003) – Recognized for his outstanding involvement in local philanthropy
Family Service of Greater New Orleans, Ten Outstanding Persons Honoree (2002)
The Young Leadership Council, Role Model Award (2002)
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, Sanchez to Sanchez to Smith Award (2002) – Given in recognition of an individual's active role with the Hispanic business community both locally and internationally
St. Elizabeth's Guild, Volunteer Activists Award (2002) – Given in recognition of outstanding charitable, cultural, and civic volunteer services contributed to our community
New Orleans Magazine, People to Watch (2002) – Given in recognition and appreciation of those who have assumed new and worthwhile challenges
Victims & Citizens Against Crime, Inc., Award of Merit (2002) – For awareness of the plight of crime victims, willingness to work with VCAC to resolve the problems of crime, and dedication to the citizens of Louisiana
New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce, The Joseph W. Simon Memorial Award (2002) – The Chamber’s highest honor
Metropolitan Crime Commission, The Philip L. Frank, Sr., Memorial Award (2002) – Awarded to a civilian who exhibits the highest standards of personal and professional integrity and in recognition of the awardee's efforts to promote good government and suppress crime, corruption, or unethical activities in the metropolitan New Orleans area
MetroVision, Leadership Award (2001) – In grateful appreciation for outstanding support and leadership
New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce, Chairman’s Award (2001) – For exemplary volunteer performance
The Best Lawyers in America®, Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Insurance Law, International Trade and Finance Law, Project Finance Law, and Real Estate Law (listed annually since 1999)

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Memberships

Professional Honors

Fellows of the American Bar Foundation, Member (2002–to date)
Louisiana Bar Foundation, Fellow (2003–to date)
Justice for All Ball of The Pro Bono Project for the Greater New Orleans Region, Honorary Chair (2007)

Corporate Board Memberships

Ochsner Health System, Board of Directors (2003–to date); Chairman, Nominating Committee (2009–to date); Chairman, Governance Committee (commencing 2014)
Pan-American Life Insurance Group, Board of Directors (commencing 2023)

Professional Activities

Lex Mundi – The World's Leading Association of Independent Law Firms
- The Managing Partners Committee, North American Vice Chairman (2012–2014)
American Bar Association
- Section of Business Law
  - Committee on Banking Law
  - Committee on Commercial Financial Service Subcommittee on Maritime Financing
  - Committee on Partnerships and Unincorporated Business Organizations
- Section of International Law
- Section of Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
- Section of Law Practice Management
  - Publishing Advisory Board (1994–1996)
- Maritime Law Association of the United States
  - Committee on Marine Financing
  - Committee on Maritime Legislation
- Louisiana State Bar Association
  - Section of Civil Law
  - Section of Corporation and Business Law
  - Section of International Law
  - Section of Trusts, Estates, Probate, and Immovable Property Law
- New Orleans Bar Association, Member
  - Executive Committee of Young Lawyers Division (1984–1985)

Civic/Cultural Activities (Current Activities)

Governmental Appointments

State of Louisiana, Honorary Consul of Portugal (2000–to date)
Vice-Dean, Louisiana Consular Corps (January 2021–to date)

Civic (Economic Development)

Committee of 100 for Economic Development
- Chairman (2010–2012)
- Executive Committee (2007–2012)
- Member (2006 to date)
Greater New Orleans, Inc., The Regional Economic Alliance
- Chairman of the Board (2004–2005)
- Immediate Past Chair (2005–2006)
- Executive Committee (2004–2007)
- Healthcare Industry Cluster, Chairman (2006–2007)
- Board of Directors (2004–2009)
- Member Emeritus of Board of Directors (2009 to date, as Chairman Emeritus commencing 2010)
Business Council of New Orleans and the River Region
- Full Member (2017–to date)
- Advisory Member (2001–2017)
Committee for a Better New Orleans/Metropolitan Area Committee (CBNO/MAC)
- Advisory Board of Directors (2013–to date)
- Board of Directors (2001–2008)
- Economic Development Task Force, Co-chair (2001–2004)
- Transportation Task Force (2000–2004)
The Idea Village
- Board of Directors (2002–to date)
- Immediate Past Chairman (July 2013–July 2016)
- Chairman (July 2012-July 2013)
- Vice-Chairman/Chairman-Elect (2010–2011)
- Executive Committee (2008–2016)
World Trade Center of New Orleans
- Advisory Board of Directors (2010)
- Secretary (2009)
- Executive Committee (2000-2001 and 2008–2009)
- Chairman of Government Affairs Committee (2008–2009)
- Board of Directors (1998–2009)
- Vice Chairman of Government Affairs Committee (2007)
- International Business Committee (1994–2004)
- Vice Chairman of International Business Committee (1995 and 1999)

Civic (Sports Industry)

Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation, Board of Directors (2001–to date)

Civic (Education)

Tulane University President's Council (2004–to date)
Teach for America
- Chairman of Community Advisory Board (2004–2006)
- Community Advisory Board (2000–to date)
Metairie Park Country Day School, Business Council (2000–to date)
Loyola University, College of Business Administration, Visiting Committee (2000–to date)

Civic (Cultural)

KID smART
- Board of Directors (2019–to date)
New Orleans Arts Council
- Honorary Emeritus Board Member (commencing 2016)
- Vice-Chairman and Executive Committee Member (2005–2006 and 2014–2015)
- Immediate Past Chairman (2010–2013)
- Chairman of the Board (2007–2009)
- Board of Directors (2003–2016)
Louisiana State Museum Foundation
- Board of Directors (1998–to date)
- Secretary (1999–2002)

Civic (Social Service)

Son of a Saint
- Chairman (commencing 2022)
- Vice-Chairman (2019–2021)
- Board of Directors (2018–to date)
UNITY of Greater New Orleans
- Co-Chairman of the Community Task Force to Reduce Homelessness (commencing 2022)
- Immediate Past Chairman (2016–2018)
- Chairman (commencing 2014–2016)
- Vice-Chairman (2013–2014)
- Board of Directors (2012–to date)
Bayou District Foundation, Advisory Board of Directors (2009–to date)
Emeril Lagasse Foundation, Board of Directors (2015–to date)
Louisiana Appleseed, Board of Directors (2008–2016)

Governmental Appointments (Past Activities)

Downtown Development District of the City of New Orleans
- Commissioner (2010–to 2021)
- Chairman (July 2012–July 2013)
- Vice-Chairman (July 2011–July 2012 and July 2020–January 2021)
- Immediate Past Chairman and Executive Committee Member (July 2013–July 2014)
City of New Orleans' Homeless Services Working Group, Executive Committee (2011–2016)
Mayor Mitch Landrieu, City of New Orleans, Economic Development Transition Task Force (2010)
Governor Bobby Jindal, Governor of State of Louisiana, Economic Growth Advisory Council, Business Retention and Recruitment Panel (2007–2015)
City of New Orleans "Bring Back New Orleans" Commission (Post-Katrina), Economic Development Subcommittee, Co-Chairman (2005–2006)
City of New Orleans Economic Development Advisory Committee (2002–2008)
City of New Orleans New Municipal Complex Advisory Committee (2003–2004)
City of New Orleans Hollywood South Board of Directors, Co-Chairman (2005–2006)
City of New Orleans Homelessness Blue Ribbon Task Force (2004–2006)
City of New Orleans Retain Our Military Alliance (2004–2006)
Mayor C. Ray Nagin, Mayor of City of New Orleans, Transition Team (2002)
Governor Kathleen B. Blanco, Governor of State of Louisiana, Economic Development Transition Team (2003)
Louisiana National Football League Stadium Advisory Committee (appointed by Governor of State of Louisiana)
- Member of Panel (2001–2004)
- Executive Committee (2001–2004)
- Architectural, Financial, Legislative, and Legal Committee, Chairman (2001–2004)

Civic (Past Activities)

Council for a Better Louisiana
- Immediate Past Chairman (2010)
- Chairman of the Board (2009)
- Chairman-Elect (2008)
- Board of Directors (2002–to date)
United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area
- Chairman of the Board (2005–2006)
- Immediate Past Chairman (2006–2007)
- Board of Trustees (2002–2011)
- Executive Committee (2002–2007, 2009–to date)
- Board of Trustees, Vice Chair (2004–2005)
- 2003 United Way Greater New Orleans Campaign Chair
MetroVision
- Chairman of the Board (2001–2003)
- Executive Committee (1999–2003)
- National Marketing and Diplomats Program, Chairman (2000)
- Board of Directors (1999–2003)
WYES-TV 12
- Council of Past Chairmen, Chairman (June 2008–June 2009)
- Immediate Past Chairman (June 2007–June 2008)
- Chairman of the Board (2005–2007)
- Vice-Chairman (2003–2005)
- Executive Committee, Secretary and Member (2000–2003)
- Board of Trustees (1998–2008)
The National World War II Museum
- Board of Trustees (2007–2016)
- Audit Committee, Chairman (2011–2016)
- Executive Committee (2013–2015)
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, Inc., Board of Trustees (2000–2003 and 2007–2015)
New Orleans Recreation Development Foundation
- Executive Committee (2011–2013)
- Board of Directors (2011–2015)
Committee for a Better New Orleans/Metropolitan Area Committee (CBNO/MAC)
- Board of Directors (2001–2008)
- Economic Development Task Force, Co-chair (2001–2004)
- Transportation Task Force (commencing 2000)
The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute, Board of Directors (2001–2007)
Preservation Resource Center, Board of Directors (2006–2009)
Second Harvest Food Bank, Board of Directors (2000–2007)
The Horizon Initiative, Executive Committee and Board of Directors (2007–2014)
New Orleans Regional Medical Complex, Board of Directors (2006–2014)
New Orleans Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Executive Committee/Vice-Chair – Economic Development (2001–2003)
- Executive Committee/Vice-Chair – Community Development (2000)
- Board of Directors (1999–2003)
- New Orleans Council Executive Committee (1994–1996)
- New Orleans Area Development Committee (1993–1996)
New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute
- Board of Directors (2000–2004)
- Graduate of Class of 2000
Association for Corporate Growth, Louisiana Board of Directors (2004–2009)
Xavier University of Louisiana President's Council (2002–2005)
University of New Orleans Foundation, Board of Directors (2002–2014)
Top 10 by 2010, Steering Committee (2000–2005)
New Orleans Board of Trade, Board of Directors (2002–2007)
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation – Louisiana Chapter, Board of Directors (1999–2005)
NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship, 2003 Final Four New Orleans Host Committee, Co-chair (2001–2003)
New Orleans Saints Business Initiative Committee, Co-Chair (2001–2002)
Louisiana Artworks Guild, Executive Committee and Board of Directors (2004–2006)
Longue Vue House and Gardens
- President of Board of Directors (1999 and 2000)
- Board of Directors (1995–2001)
Center for Development & Learning
- Board of Trustees (2001–2009)
- Vice-Chairman (2003–2005)
The School-to-Career Partnership, Inc., Governing Council (2003–2006)
French-American Chamber of Commerce, Louisiana Chapter, Board of Directors (2001–2006)
World Affairs Council, Board of Directors (2001–2003)
Pontchartrain Institute for Environmental Sciences Advisory Committee (UNO) (2002–2005)
University of New Orleans, College of Business Administration Advisory Board (2005–2009)
Graduate of 1986 Metropolitan Area Committee Leadership Forum
Graduate of 1986–1987 Young Volunteer Leadership Development Program – Co-sponsored by the Junior League of New Orleans and the United Way for the Greater New Orleans area
Volunteer and Information Agency (A United Way Agency)
- Board of Directors (1987–1992)
- Legal Committee of Board of Directors, Chairman
- Ad Hoc Committee on By-laws of Board of Directors, Chairman
Friends of the Cabildo
- Board of Directors (1989–1996)
- Vice President – Administration (1992)
- Accessions Committee (1994–1996)
Princeton University
- Alumni Council, Executive Committee (September 1988–June 1990)
- Princeton Alumni Association of New Orleans (PAA/NO)
  - President (March 1986–August 1989)
  - Secretary/Treasurer (January 1983–March 1986)
- Class of 1978 Memorial Fund for Princeton University, Alumni Trustee
Academy of the Sacred Heart
- Capital Campaign Cabinet (1996–1999)
- Development Committee (1995–1999)
- Parent Annual Giving Class Co-Chairman (1995–1996 and 1996–1997)
Newman School
- Alumni Association, Vice President (1988–1992)
- Alumni Division of Annual Fund Drive and Capital Campaign, Co-chairman (1986–1988)
- Annual Fund Drives, Alumni Captain (1983-1986) (responsible for fund raising in five alumni classes)
The Hurstville Association, Founder and President of neighborhood association representing approximately 70 households (January 1987–January 1989)

William H.

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William H.

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