{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-21/jones-walker-government-relations-hires","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-21/jones-walker-government-relations-hires.md","title":"Jones Walker Adds Three Government Relations Hires","headline":"Jones Walker Adds Three Government Relations Professionals in DC, Baton Rouge and Tallahassee","description":"Jones Walker added three government relations professionals, including a former MSET chief tied to more than $700 million in aerospace and defense projects.","section":"Leadership","published_at":"2026-10-21T13:33:27+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-21T13:33:27+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Jones Walker added special counsel Davis Pace in Washington, DC, special counsel Eric Morvant in Baton Rouge and government relations manager Nick Wollermann in Tallahassee.","Davis Pace previously led the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology, where he supported initiatives associated with more than $700 million in aerospace and defense investment and expansion projects.","Eric Morvant returns to Jones Walker after serving as public affairs manager for Entergy Louisiana, and Nick Wollermann joins from Booz Allen Hamilton."],"companies":[{"name":"Jones Walker","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00045nv/jones-walker","website":"https://www.joneswalker.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"PR Newswire","title":"Jones Walker Adds Experienced Government Relations Professionals Across Key Legislative Centers","url":"https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jones-walker-adds-experienced-government-relations-professionals-across-key-legislative-centers-302915127.html"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Leadership","Jones Walker"],"body_markdown":"[Jones Walker](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00045nv/jones-walker) LLP added three government relations professionals: special counsel Davis Pace in Washington, DC, special counsel Eric Morvant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and government relations manager Nick Wollermann in Tallahassee, Florida, the firm said on October 21, 2026. [PR Newswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/jones-walker-adds-experienced-government-relations-professionals-across-key-legislative-centers-302915127.html) carried the announcement.\n\n## Jones Walker's Three Government Relations Additions\n\nBill Hines, the firm's managing partner, said, \"We are proud to welcome Davis and Nick to Jones Walker, and are pleased to see Eric return to the firm.\" Hines said their experience in government affairs, public policy, economic development, legislative strategy, regulatory matters and stakeholder engagement enhances the firm's ability to serve clients across a wide range of industries.\n\nPace 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 the firm, he was president and CEO of the Mississippi Enterprise for Technology, 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. He previously served 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.\n\nMorvant returns to the firm's Baton Rouge office after serving as public affairs manager for Entergy Louisiana, where he worked with the Louisiana Legislature and state agencies on legislative and regulatory matters affecting the company. He previously practiced in the firm's Litigation Practice Group, representing clients in commercial, energy, environmental and regulatory disputes.\n\nWollermann works with attorneys and clients on legislative, regulatory and public policy matters affecting businesses, industry groups and governmental entities. Before joining Jones Walker, he was a senior consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton, supporting Department of Defense cybersecurity and regulatory compliance initiatives, and he brings nearly a decade of experience in congressional offices and on political campaigns.\n\n## Jones Walker's Recent Expansion Moves\n\nJones Walker is a private, full-service US law firm founded in 1937 and headquartered in New Orleans, with 15 or more offices across the Gulf South and Southeast, according to [akta.pro company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The same records list a headcount range of 501 to 1,000 and a revenue estimate of $250 million to $500 million.\n\n## Earlier Jones Walker Hires This Year\n\nIn October 2026, PR Newswire reported that Jones Walker added Rafaela Castells as a partner in its Miami maritime practice group, handling domestic and international maritime claims for ship owners, cruise lines and resort operators. That month the firm also appointed Ted Jones as head of its Baton Rouge office, effective September 1, 2026, with the partner in the Corporate Practice Group overseeing management and strategic expansion. In August 2026, Florida Politics reported that Jones Walker appointed Nick Primrose as special counsel to expand its government relations practice in Florida.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}