Jones Walker Adds Experienced Government Relations Professionals Across Key Legislative Centers

Two Special Counsel, Government Relations Manager Arrive in Washington, DC, Baton Rouge, and Tallahassee Offices

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Jones Walker LLP is pleased to welcome three government relations professionals to the firm: special counsel Davis Pace in Washington, DC; special counsel Eric Morvant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; and government relations manager Nick Wollermann in Tallahassee, Florida. Together, they expand the depth and geographic reach of the firm's Government Relations Practice Group and strengthen its ability to help clients navigate legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters at the federal, state, and local levels.

"We are proud to welcome Davis and Nick to Jones Walker, and are pleased to see Eric return to the firm," said Bill Hines, the firm's managing partner. "Their collective experience in government affairs, public policy, economic development, legislative strategy, regulatory matters, and stakeholder engagement enhances our ability to serve clients across a wide range of industries. Each brings a unique perspective and strong relationships that will benefit clients as they navigate increasingly complex public policy and regulatory environments at the federal level, as well as in their respective states."

The trio brings experience spanning Capitol Hill, federal and state government affairs, economic development initiatives, regulatory compliance, public affairs, and legislative advocacy. Their backgrounds include leadership roles in aerospace and defense, energy, cybersecurity, government contracting, and public policy, providing clients with practical insights into the governmental and regulatory issues affecting their businesses and organizations.

About Davis Pace
Davis advises aerospace, defense, advanced technology, economic development, research, and public-sector clients on legislative initiatives, regulatory policy, public-private partnerships, and government funding opportunities. Before joining Jones Walker, he served as president and CEO of the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET), Mississippi's statutory Office of Space and Technology, where he helped support initiatives associated with more than $700 million in aerospace and defense investment and expansion projects throughout the state. Davis also previously served in several congressional roles, including as a professional staff member for the US House Foreign Affairs Committee and as lead staff for the technology pillar of the China Task Force report. In these capacities, he worked on bipartisan legislative initiatives involving semiconductor manufacturing and cyber diplomacy.

About Eric Morvant
Eric helps clients navigate legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters. He utilizes a combination of legal and practical industry experience to help clients evaluate and respond to legislative and regulatory developments affecting their organizations. Eric returns to Jones Walker's Baton Rouge office after serving as public affairs manager for Entergy Louisiana. In that role, he worked closely with the Louisiana Legislature and state agencies on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the company. Prior to joining Entergy, Eric practiced in the firm's Litigation Practice Group, where he represented clients in commercial, energy, environmental, and regulatory disputes. His combination of legal, business, and public affairs experience provides clients with practical guidance on navigating governmental and policy challenges.

About Nick Wollermann
Nick works with attorneys and clients on legislative, regulatory, and public policy matters affecting businesses, industry groups, and governmental entities. His experience includes legislative and regulatory analysis, policy research, advocacy initiatives, economic development, cybersecurity, financial technology, and emerging industries. Before joining Jones Walker, Nick served as a senior consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, where he supported Department of Defense cybersecurity and regulatory compliance initiatives. He also brings nearly a decade of experience working in congressional offices and on political campaigns.

About Jones Walker
Jones Walker LLP (joneswalker.com) is among the largest 140 law firms in the United States. With offices in Alabama, Arizona, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, New York, and Texas, we serve local, regional, national, and international business interests. The firm is committed to 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 doing business in the United States and abroad.

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