WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 2004 LAWFUEL – Best law news…

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 2004 LAWFUEL - Best law news, attorney, legal, legal research resource Wallace Henderson, former chief of staff to two prominent congressional leaders, has joined the Government Affairs practice in Loeffler Jonas & Tuggey LLP's (LJT) Washington, D.C. office as Of Counsel. Managing Partner Tim Tuggey made the announcement. Mr. Henderson brings 25 years of experience in both the private and public sectors to his new position. He has served as a congressional chief of staff and committee staff director, legal counsel, consultant, trade association executive, state agency head and state legislative committee counsel. "His versatility and familiarity with issues concerning both federal and state government represent unique value to our clients," said LJT founder and chairman, and former Congressman Tom Loeffler (R-TX). Prior to joining LJT, Mr. Henderson was Vice President of Congressional Affairs for the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association, the principal body representing wireless carriers before Congress and regulatory agencies. He also worked on federal and state legislative initiatives as a private consultant, and represented clients as a partner in the Washington office of a Louisiana law firm specializing in telecommunication, energy and environmental matters. In public service at the federal level, Mr. Henderson directed the offices of two of Washington's most prominent lawmakers. He served as Chief Counsel and as Chief of Staff to Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman W.J. "Billy" Tauzin (R-LA) and as Chief of Staff to U.S. Senator John Breaux (D-LA). He also was Staff Director of the House Merchant Marine Committee's Outer Continental Shelf and Panama Canal Subcommittee. In state government, Henderson was Secretary to the Louisiana State Mineral Board, with jurisdiction over the leasing of all state lands and water bottoms, Assistant Secretary to the Louisiana Office of Mineral Resources, and Counsel to the Louisiana Legislature and the Governor's Office of Consumer Protection. "It is our view that LJT clients will benefit enormously by Wallace joining our Government Affairs Group. He has a unique ability to identify the importance of public policy deliberations to client interests," said Julie Domenick, Managing Principal of LJT's Washington office. Henderson received a Bachelor of Arts degree from McNeese State University and a Juris Doctorate from Louisiana State University School of Law. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1965 to 1969. Domenick said that Henderson will work out of the D.C. office, but also will spend time with LJT clients in the Austin and San Antonio offices. Contact: Julie Domenick Managing Principal Loeffler Jonas & Tuggey LLP 202/551-1010

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 2004 LAWFUEL – Best law news…

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