William H. Hines

Bill Hines is managing partner of Jones Walker, one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 355 attorneys providing a comprehensive range of legal services to major multinational public and private corporations, Fortune® 500 companies, money center banks, worldwide insurers, and emerging companies. He is also a member of the Corporate Practice Group. 

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 also regularly supports a broad range of New Orleans-based charitable, cultural, and educational institutions. 

In recognition of his service and contributions, he 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. Bill was also listed in The Best Lawyers in America® under various corporate areas in 2021.