40 years ago, six partners in a well-respected Baton Rouge law firm announced they were leaving to begin a new firm. A firm where the partners would be friends first and business partners second. A firm that would put people first.

In this issue of The Counselor, I am pleased to report that the founding principles of Kean Miller are still alive today, in our relationships with each other, in the representation of our clients, and in the communities where we live and work.

As we reflect on the past 40 years, I am amazed by all that we have accomplished. We have grown from 12 attorneys in 1983 to 199 attorneys in 2023. We have expanded from one office in Baton Rouge to eight offices across Louisiana and Texas. And we continue to represent many of our firm’s original clients to this day.

After four decades, Kean Miller continues to set the standard for excellence in client service, having earned numerous awards for our market-leading practices and creative legal representation. Once again, we are honored to be recognized by the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500, the Law360 Top 400, and the BTI Client Service All-Stars. Furthermore, Kean Miller has achieved Mansfield Rule 5.0 certification, a rare honor bestowed on a select group of law firms that prove a genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.

I am excited for the future of our firm and for the new opportunities that lie ahead. At 40 years young, we steadfastly remain Your Counsel.