NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – Attorney Joe Giarrusso III announced Monday (Nov. 11) that he plans to join the New Orleans law firm Phelps Dunbar in January and will forego running for an at-large seat to remain on the city council beyond the next year. .

Giarrusso said he will complete his second term in the District A seat, which represents parts of Uptown New Orleans, Lakeview, Carrollton, Hollygrove and Mid-City, which will run through early January 2026. Giarrusso also chairs the district’s budget committee. advice.

“Not running is the hardest professional decision I’ve ever had to make,” Giarrusso posted on X.

Term limited in the District A seat, Giarrusso’s path to remaining on the council beyond 2025 would be to run and win the at-large seat vacated by Council President Helena Moreno. Moreno is also term-limited but has filed paperwork declaring his candidacy for the 2025 mayoral race.

Phelps Dunbar said in a news release that Giarrusso will be the newest member of its government relations and public policy team, which serves clients in the Gulf South region “by guiding companies through economic development initiatives and directing projects.” across the multi-layered regulatory landscape.”

The firm said: “Giarrusso’s knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes will help clients overcome compliance challenges.”

Giarrusso said, “I am proud of my work for city residents as a public servant on the New Orleans City Council and am equally excited to share my experience in this role to expand the firm’s government relations practice outside of New Orleans. . Phelps is a deeply respected firm with a rich Louisiana history and an innovative, forward-thinking approach to client service. “All of this attracted me to Phelps as a return to the roots of my law firm in a new role.”

Giarrusso joins Phelps Dunbar from his solo practice. State ethics rules will prevent Giarrusso from doing city-level government relations work involving the city of New Orleans for two years.

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