NEW ORLEANS, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Walker LLP announced today that Grady Hurley, a partner and co-leader of the maritime litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution team, has been elected president of the Maritime Law Association of the United States (MLA) during the organization's general meeting held in New York City on May 3, 2024. Grady is the fourth president elected from New Orleans during the MLA's 125-year history.
Grady Hurley expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, stating, "I am privileged to serve as the voice of the MLA and recognize this honor on behalf of the maritime community in Louisiana and its contributions to national and international commerce."
The MLA, with 2,300 members, works towards advancing reforms and promoting uniformity in the enactment and interpretation of maritime law. Scott Jenkins, the Maritime Practice Group leader, commended Grady Hurley, saying, "We are proud of Grady's commitment and dedication in serving the maritime community. We congratulate him on his election as president of the MLA, and we wish him luck in his new leadership role."
Grady Hurley's impressive background includes graduating from Tulane Law School with a JD and an LLM in maritime law. He has served in various leadership roles, such as president of the Tulane Alumni Association, and presently serves on the boards of the Tulane Admiralty Law Institute and the Tulane Maritime Law Journal. Grady has been nationally recognized for his maritime work by Chambers and Partners and in Legal 500.
Bill Hines, the managing partner at Jones Walker, expressed his pride in Grady's achievements, stating, "We are incredibly proud of Grady's accomplishments and his election as president of the Maritime Law Association. His dedication and knowledge of maritime law have made him an invaluable asset to the firm, and we have no doubt that he will excel in leading this organization."