The former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana will join a national law firm at its Lafayette, La., office.
Donald Washington, who served as U.S. Attorney from 2001 until yesterday, will focus on white collar litigation and federal and state criminal investigations at Jones Walker, according to a news release from the law firm.
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“Don’s extensive background as in-house corporate counsel, conducting corporate investigations, and in litigation will build upon our strong litigation practice, and he is a particularly good complement to our existing practice in the area of health care and energy litigation, white collar crime, and government investigations,” William H. Hines, Jones Walker’s managing partner, said in the news release. “The depth of his knowledge and experience navigating complex legal issues and federal investigations will be a huge asset.”
Washington said in the news release that he joined the law firm because it “presents exciting, geographically diverse representation opportunities.”
“It provides an excellent platform for someone with my background to continue serving clients seeking a just resolution to their legal issues, while practicing with some of the most prominent and widely recognized lawyers in the nation,” he said.
Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-La.) last summer recommended that President Barack Obama nominate either John Belton or Stephanie Finley for the Western District U.S. Attorney post.
[...] to be perfectly well qualified for the position, which came available after its former occupant, Donald Washington, stepped down to take a position at Jones Walker in [...]