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The Pro Bono Project Names King & Jurgens Attorney Jedd Malish as Chair of Board of Directors

February 14, 2022

New Orleans, La.

King & Jurgens maritime attorney Jedd Malish has been named Chair of the Board of Directors of The Pro Bono Project for 2022. The Pro Bono Project provides free, quality civil legal services to under-served members the New Orleans area.

Jedd has served on the Board of Directors of The Pro Bono Project since 2018, and was awarded the organization's 2021 Distinguished Service Award. The award recognized his commitment to The Pro Bono Project and their mission to improve access to justice in the New Orleans community, according to the organization. 

Jedd Malish is a skilled and experienced litigator who has represented clients throughout Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Jedd has handled a wide array of maritime legal matters including collisions, allisions, sinkings, salvage, pipeline ruptures, pollution, commercial disputes, insurance coverage, subrogation, recreational boating accidents and defense of personal injury and wrongful death claims arising under the Jones Act, LHWCA and general maritime law. Jedd has also counseled clients in the drafting and negotiation of master service agreements, marine transportation agreements, purchase order terms and conditions and warranty provisions.