Leake Andersson is the sole Louisiana member firm of ALFA International, the premier global legal network with more than 140 independent member law firms worldwide. ALFA International member firms meet high standards to participate in the network and its attorneys are well respected by peers in both the legal and business community. ALFA International and its attorneys are unique in that they establish broad, deep relationship with each other through numerous in person annual meetings. The network enables Leake Andersson to combine its experience with the collective wisdom and experience of other member firms worldwide to deliver highly effective legal and business solutions.

Leake Andersson has a proud legacy of leadership at ALFA International and ardently supports the association’s mission to provide high quality trial and business counsel worldwide. Many Leake attorneys have occupied leadership roles over the firm’s 20+ year membership in ALFA International, including chairing practice groups and serving on the Board of Directors. Most recently, Edward Hayes served as Chair of the Board for ALFA International from 2022 – 2024, after having served on the Board of Directors since 2018.

Leadership & Honors

  • 2024 – Present: Ryan M. Casteix named Co-Chair of Construction Seminar
  • 2022 – 2024: Edward T. Hayes served as Chair of the Board for ALFAI
  • 2021 – Present: Dean M. Arruebarrena serves on Hospitality & Retail leadership team
  • 2018 – 2020: Edward T. Hayes served on the ALFAI Board of Directors
  • 2016 – 2018: George D. Fagan served on the ALFAI Board of Directors
  • 2011: George D. Fagan received the Nathan Fishbach Service Award that honors one individual out of ~10,000 ALFA attorneys worldwide for their contributions to and leadership of ALFA International